Whitewash Oak PPU24-12 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAC9C0, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aloof Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC9C0 · PPU24-12
Whitewash Oak
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whitewash Oak Technical Profile
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Whitewash Oak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whitewash Oak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWhitewash Oak
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAloof Gray
Aloof Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Winter Way
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Nuance
PPG
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apparition
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whitewash Oak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whitewash Oak
#CAC9C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whitewash Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whitewash 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Whitewash Oak.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whitewash Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whitewash Oak have?
Whitewash Oak by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whitewash Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whitewash Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whitewash Oak are Aloof Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cloud Cover by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Smoke Ring by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whitewash 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 Whitewash Oak?
Whitewash Oak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.1, 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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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 Whitewash Oak's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.