Paint · Benjamin Moore · Off-whites
Benjamin Moore Ancient Oak
940 · #E6E1CB · LRV 75
Compare with other brands: Valspar Dream Grass is a 98% matchAncient Oak (940) is a warm off-white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 75 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Dream Grass (98% match).
Compare Ancient Oak with other brands
Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.
LRV
75 · Light
Undertone
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
940
HEX
#E6E1CB
RGB
230, 225, 203
HSL
49°, 35%, 85%
Family
Colors similar to Ancient Oak in Benjamin Moore
Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Ancient Oak FAQ
What undertone does Ancient Oak have?
Ancient Oak is a warm off-white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Ancient Oak?
Ancient Oak has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Ancient Oak in other brands?
Valspar: Dream Grass (8003-27A), 98%; Behr: Baby Artichoke (S330-1), 98%; Glidden: Vanilla Love (PPG1099-2), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Green Lacewing (DET643), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413), 97%; PPG: More Melon (PPG1116-2), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Polar Bear (HGSW7564), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Lime White (No. 1), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Ancient Oak?
The HEX code of Ancient Oak (940) is #E6E1CB, RGB 230, 225, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.