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Benjamin Moore Ancient Oak
940 · #E6E1CB · LRV ~75
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Dream Grass (~98% proximity)Ancient Oak (940) is a warm off-white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 75 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Dream Grass (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Ancient Oak in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
75 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
940
HEX
#E6E1CB
RGB
230, 225, 203
HSL
49°, 35%, 85%
Family
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Ancient Oak FAQ
What undertone does Ancient Oak have?
Ancient Oak is a warm off-white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ancient Oak in other brands?
Valspar: Dream Grass (8003-27A), ~98% proximity; Behr: Baby Artichoke (S330-1), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Vanilla Love (PPG1099-2), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Green Lacewing (DET643), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413), ~97% proximity; PPG: More Melon (PPG1116-2), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Polar Bear (HGSW7564), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lime White (No. 1), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.