Oat Cake 290E-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3CEBA, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strawberry Malt from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3CEBA · 290E-2
Oat Cake
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oat Cake Technical Profile
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Oat Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oat Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOat Cake
Nearly identical
ValsparStrawberry Malt
Strawberry Malt
Valspar
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Comfort
PPG
Nearly identical
Pueblo
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Homespun Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Take-Out
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Oaks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dusty Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
First Date
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oat Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oat Cake
#E3CEBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B27F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oat Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oat Cake 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Oat Cake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oat Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oat Cake have?
Oat Cake by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oat Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oat Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oat Cake are Strawberry Malt by Valspar (a near-identical match), Practical Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Comfort by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oat Cake'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 Oat Cake?
Oat Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oat Cake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.