Benjamin Moore
Ancient Oak
940 / HC-174
It works well in living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms. Within the Benjamin Moore range it pairs naturally with White Dove, Edgecomb Gray, and Saybrook Sage, and can be contrasted with Hale Navy or Fernwood Green.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
940 / HC-174
Collection
Benjamin Moore Classics
Ancient Oak in Different Light
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Yellow
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
49°Orange Family
Lightness
85%Light
Saturation
35%Moderate
LRV
72.6Color Codes
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Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
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