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Sherwin Williams Ancient Marble SW6162

Ancient Marble

Sherwin Williams

SW6162

About Ancient Marble by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 60.2%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d1ccb9

RGB: 209, 204, 185

Hue48°

Saturation21%

Lightness77%

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These are close matches to Ancient Marble from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Ancient Marble looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Ancient Marble SW6162 a warm or cool color?
Ancient Marble by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Ancient Marble?
Ancient Marble sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 48°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ancient Marble?
Brightness is about 60%. Saturation is around 21%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 77%. Hue is close to 48°. The hex value is #d1ccb9. The RGB value is 209, 204, 185.
Is Ancient Marble better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ancient Marble has brightness around 60%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Ancient Marble?
You can match Ancient Marble with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Ancient Marble work best in a home?
Ancient Marble works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Ancient Marble compare to a pure white paint?
Ancient Marble is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Ancient Marble in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Ancient Marble in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Ancient Marble. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Ancient Marble. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.