# Dulux Ancient Artefact

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ancient-artefact](https://plan-home.com/color/ancient-artefact)

Dulux Ancient Artefact 20YY 43/083 is a muted golden-ochre with earthy brown undertones, rather like sun-baked clay softened by dust. It has enough depth to hold its own on full walls, particularly in dining rooms, studies, or a hallway with good natural light. In a north-facing room it can look more subdued and brown, while warm evening lamps bring out its honeyed, mineral quality. Pair it with chalky warm whites, aged oak, linen and natural stone for a grounded look, or use dark green and brushed brass to give it more contrast. It also makes a characterful choice for built-in cabinetry or a front door against pale brick or render.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Ancient Artefact
- **Color code:** 20YY 43/083
- **Alternative names:** Angora Blanket
- **HEX:** #B6AB9D
- **RGB:** 182, 171, 157
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Greige, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 34° Saturation: 13.74% Value: 71.37%
- **HSL:** hsl(34, 15, 66)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.04 Yellow: 13.74 Key: 28.63
- **YIQ:** Y: 172.693 I: 11.054 Q: -2.03
- **XYZ:** X: 39.939 Y: 41.506 Z: 37.797
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.529 a:1.535 b:8.628
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.529 u:7.385 v:12.009
- **Decimal:** 11971485
- **Hunter Lab:** 64.425, -2.086, 10.314

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Brushed Fossil](https://plan-home.com/color/brushed-fossil)
- [Tikkurila Claystone](https://plan-home.com/color/claystone-v486)
- [Dulux Cygnet Feather](https://plan-home.com/color/cygnet-feather)
- [Dulux Sincere Brew](https://plan-home.com/color/sincere-brew)
- [Farrow and Ball Light Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-light-gray-17)
- [Tikkurila Driftwood](https://plan-home.com/color/driftwood-v484)
- [Dulux Narrow Lane](https://plan-home.com/color/narrow-lane)
- [Tikkurila Deco Grey 1927](https://plan-home.com/color/deco-grey-1927)
- [Farrow and Ball Hardwick White](https://plan-home.com/color/hardwick-white-5)
- [Little Greene Cool Arbour](https://plan-home.com/color/cool-arbour-232)
- [Dulux Arcadia House](https://plan-home.com/color/50yy-43103-arcadia-house)
- [Dulux Rum Caramel 4](https://plan-home.com/color/rum-caramel-4)
- [Tikkurila Granulite](https://plan-home.com/color/granulite-k484)
- [Dulux Beauty Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/beauty-cream)
- [RAL Classic Pebble grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-grey-ral-7032)
- [Little Greene Perennial Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-perennial-grey-245)
- [Dulux Soft Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-soft-truffle-80yr-42-073)
- [Dulux Pressed Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-putty)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Warm Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-truffle)
- [Dulux Slow Living](https://plan-home.com/color/slow-living)
- [Dulux Narrow Lane](https://plan-home.com/color/narrow-lane)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)
- [Dulux Scent Bottle](https://plan-home.com/color/scent-bottle)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Bleached Lichen 1](https://plan-home.com/color/bleached-lichen-1)
- [Dulux Brave Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/brave-ground-10yy-30106)
- [Dulux Chalky Downs 2](https://plan-home.com/color/chalky-downs-2)
- [Dulux Caramel Sand 1](https://plan-home.com/color/caramel-sand-1)
- [Dulux Silken Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/silken-clay)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-6)
- [Dulux Moon Waves 6](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-6)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-5)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.