Ancient Oak
Benjamin Moore Ancient Oak (940) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Benjamin Moore Classics® Color Collection, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#E6E1CBLRV
72.61
Coordinating Colors
Ancient Oak reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 43), opening up a space where Slate Blue encloses it.
Dune White reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ancient Oak reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 55), opening up a space where Revere Pewter encloses it.
White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 75 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A green-tinged neutral that can bring a soft glow to the room.