Oat Straw 740C-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1CBA7, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Archisa from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CBA7 · 740C-3
Oat Straw
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oat Straw Technical Profile
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Oat Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oat Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOat Straw
Nearly identical
ValsparArchisa
Archisa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Floating Lily Pad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sawgrass Cottage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Garden Moss
Kilz
Very similar
Farm Eggs
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oat Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oat Straw
#D1CBA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oat Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oat Straw 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 Straw.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oat Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oat Straw have?
Oat Straw by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oat Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oat Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oat Straw are Archisa by Valspar (a near-identical match), Canary Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oat Straw'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 Straw?
Oat Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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 Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.