Antique Brass
With a focus on versatile tones, Antique Brass (EX094) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#8B846E
LRV
23.12
Antique Brass's Color Strip
Antique Brass is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Gypsum and Peppercorn. The strip spans from Soot at the lightest end to Pewter at the deepest. Strip Ex14 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Antique Brass in Real Rooms
Antique Brass has a medium LRV of 23.12 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Antique Brass and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Antique Brass gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Antique Brass reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Antique Brass sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Antique Brass in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Antique Brass in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Antique Brass on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Antique Brass is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Antique Brass in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Antique Brass in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Antique Brass provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Antique Brass on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Antique Brass anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Antique Brass on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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