Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ancient Labyrinth |
| SKU | M206 |
| Hex | #7D786A |
| RGB | 125, 120, 106 |
| HSL | 44°, 8%, 45% |
| LRV | 18.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Ancient Labyrinth
With an LRV of 18.8, Ancient Labyrinth is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Ancient Labyrinth works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ancient Labyrinth within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7D786A in HSL space. Pair Ancient Labyrinth with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Ancient Labyrinth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ancient Labyrinth from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar M206 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ancient Labyrinth is Crooked River (SW 9524) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crooked River swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Behr's nearest match is Eagle Ridge (ECC-46-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Eagle Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Roosevelt Taupe (1539), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Roosevelt Taupe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ancient Labyrinth is Thunderstruck (PPG1000-6) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thunderstruck swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
At Glidden, the closest color to Ancient Labyrinth is Wall Street Grey (30YY 18/064) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wall Street Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Weathered Rock (440-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Rock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anonymous (HGSW 3483), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Anonymous swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Dog (DEGR30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Dog swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ancient Labyrinth. The nearest is Broccoli Brown (NO. 198) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Stormy Weather (0576), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Stormy Weather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pitch Pine (H0118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ancient Labyrinth without repainting risk. See the full Pitch Pine swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
At Rodda, the closest color to Ancient Labyrinth is Damask (CA083) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Damask swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth is Rolling Stone (C2-855). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Rolling Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Rolling Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
Clare has no exact twin of Ancient Labyrinth. The nearest is Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ancient Labyrinth
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ancient Labyrinth is Camel's Hump (0219) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel's Hump swatch →