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Dunn-Edwards Ancient Earth

DE6217 · #746550 · LRV 13.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Crater is a 98% match

Ancient Earth (DE6217) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 13.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Crater (98% match).

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LRV

13.6 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6217

HEX

#746550

RGB

116, 101, 80

HSL

35°, 18%, 38%

Family

Browns

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Ancient Earth FAQ

What undertone does Ancient Earth have?

Ancient Earth is a dark brown with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Ancient Earth?

Ancient Earth has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Ancient Earth in other brands?

Valspar: Crater (V135-6), 98%; PPG: Hip Waders (PPG1026-7), 97%; Behr: Adventurer (N330-7), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Superior Bronze (SW 6152), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Superior Bronze (HGSW6152), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Hope Chest (CSP-1050), 94%; Glidden: Hip Waders (PPG1026-7), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 87%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ancient Earth?

The HEX code of Ancient Earth (DE6217) is #746550, RGB 116, 101, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.