Olive Branch vs Wood Ash
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Olive Branch belongs to the beige-greige family and Wood Ash to the beige family. Wood Ash (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Olive Branch (LRV 33), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Olive Branch runs yellow while Wood Ash is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Olive Branch vs Wood Ash Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olive Branch on one side and Wood Ash on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Olive Branch comparisons
See how Olive Branch stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
