A rich leather armchair and dark mahogany desk sit near built-in bookshelves in a cozy study painted in Dulux Ancient Artefact (Hex #B6AB9D).
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Ancient Artefact

Dulux
LRV 42

Ancient Artefact by Dulux is a mid-tone, earthy greige with subtle green and gray undertones. This grounded, warm neutral brings a sense of organic depth and sophistication to a space, making it perfect for cozy living rooms, quiet studies, and relaxing bedrooms.

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Paint Technical Profile

HEX Code #B6AB9D
Light Reflectance (LRV) 42
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Greige
Hidden Undertones Green, Gray
Use Interior
Best Exposures South, West
Best For Living rooms, studies, cozy bedrooms, earthy kitchens

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A digital conceptual board split between a Dulux Ancient Artefact living room on top and a textured flat-lay of olive velvet below.

Digital visualization: A grounded earthy tone applied to living room walls, perfectly paired with an olive green velvet sofa.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Moody afternoon light
  • Trim Recommendation:Dulux White Chiffon
  • Key Materials:Olive green velvet, dark walnut
  • Accent Metal:Unlacquered brass
  • Vibe:Earthy and grounded

Complementary Paint Colors

White Chiffon Dulux •
An 80/20 conceptual board displaying a study with color-drenched bookshelves above a textured section holding oxblood leather and dark oak.

Color test: Visualizing a rich earthy hue color-drenching floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, complemented by an oxblood leather club chair.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm directional desk lamp and soft ambient
  • Key Materials:Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves painted, oxblood leather chair
  • Flooring:Dark herringbone oak
  • Styling Pro Tips:Color-drench the built-ins for a cohesive, enveloping feel
A composite layout featuring a cozy bedroom with warm earthy walls on top and a tactile flat-lay of charcoal linen and rustic oak below.

Concept board: An organic modern bedroom backdrop in a warm neutral, layered with charcoal and oatmeal linen bedding.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft filtered morning light
  • Key Materials:Layered charcoal and oatmeal linen bedding, rustic oak nightstands
  • Accent Metal:Matte black
  • Vibe:Restful organic modern
A split digital visualization showing an earthy kitchen with painted shaker cabinets above a flat-lay of terracotta tile and honed soapstone.

Design mockup: A grounded earthy hue applied to kitchen shaker cabinets, contrasting with dark honed soapstone countertops.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright morning eastern sunlight
  • Wall Color:Dulux Timeless
  • Key Materials:Kitchen cabinets painted, honed soapstone countertops
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged copper
  • Flooring:Terracotta tiles

Complementary Paint Colors

Timeless Dulux •

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