Ref. #D1CBA7 · 740C-3
Oat Straw
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oat Straw Technical Profile
What color is Oat Straw? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D1CBA7. Colors similar to Oat Straw include Valspar Archisa, PPG Canary Grass, Dunn-Edwards Floating Lily Pad. Oat Straw has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Oat Straw sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Oat Straw reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Oat Straw
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Oat Straw from other brands?
The closest matches are Archisa by Valspar (#CFCAA7), Canary Grass by PPG (#D0CCA9), Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (#CCC7A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Oat Straw?
Oat Straw has an LRV of 56.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Oat Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.