Light Oak QE-29 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1B084, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Restrained Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D1B084 · QE-29
Light Oak
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Light Oak Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1B084
RGB209, 176, 132
Estimated LRV46.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Restrained Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#D2B084
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Caramel Cloud
Vista Paint
#D2AF83
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Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
#D0B082
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Young At Heart
Valspar
#D4B488
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Cracker Bitz
PPG
#D1B088
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Boardwalk
Benjamin Moore
#D6B488
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Living Large
Hirshfield's
#D7B387
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Maize
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#CDB38D
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#C6A664
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Colors That Work With Light Oak
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Oak
#D1B084
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Oak Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Light Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Oak have?
Light Oak by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Oak are Restrained Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Caramel Cloud by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Warm Butterscotch by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Light Oak's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Light Oak?
Light Oak has a estimated lightness value of 46.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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