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Ancient Marble

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Ancient Marble remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#D1CCB9

LRV

60.24

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Light Reflectance Value
60.24
Light
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMuted

Ancient Marble's Color Strip

Ancient Marble is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 212 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Ancient Marble in Real Rooms

Ancient Marble has a high LRV of 60.24 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom.

2 Bathroom Photos

The psychology of Ancient Marble in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Bathroom

Bathroom walls in Ancient Marble reflect soft, neutral warmth with subtle sophistication.

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Sherwin Williams Ancient Marble Bathroom

A bathroom painted in Ancient Marble provides elegant, timeless backdrop for fixtures.

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Color Codes

HEX#D1CCB9
RGB209, 204, 185
HSL48° 21% 77%
CMYK0 2 11 18
CIE LabL: 82.0 a: -1.5 b: 10.1
XYZX: 56.64 Y: 60.24 Z: 54.53
Strip212 pos. C1