Antiquity
Often used for its versatile qualities, Antiquity remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C2A462
LRV
38.90
Antiquity's Color Strip
Antiquity is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Independent Gold and Escapade Gold. The strip spans from Lucent Yellow at the lightest end to Fervent Brass at the deepest. Color strip 143 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Antiquity in Real Rooms
Antiquity has a medium-high LRV of 38.9 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, bedroom, front door, home office, bathroom, mudroom, house, kitchen, patio and living room.
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Antiquity, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Antiquity paint in a moody dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Antiquity really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Antiquity
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Antiquity changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
mediterranean front door featuring Antiquity by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Antiquity in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Antiquity in a minimalist home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Antiquity is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Antiquity — industrial bathroom
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Antiquity creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Antiquity paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 House Photo
Antiquity is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Antiquity color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Antiquity can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Antiquity — minimalist kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
The way Antiquity interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
coastal patio featuring Antiquity by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Antiquity takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A cozy living room painted in Antiquity
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Lemon Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 39), opening up a space where Antiquity encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 9, Antiquity is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Antiquity the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Antiquity reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Tarnished Trumpet reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Downing Straw reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Antiquity reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Antiquity reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 39), opening up a space where Antiquity encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 20, Antiquity is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Antiquity the marginally brighter of the two.
Antiquity reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 39, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Antiquity reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Cool Avocado the marginally brighter of the two.
Dromedary Camel reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Antiquity reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 20), opening up a space where Fervent Brass encloses it.
Antiquity reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Antiquity the marginally brighter of the two.