Bare OC-98 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7EEDB, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Home Plate from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7EEDB · OC-98
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86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bare in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bare in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBare
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHome Plate
Home Plate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spinning Wheel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Linen White 1870
Behr
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Casa Blanca
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shell White Rm
PPG
Nearly identical
Country White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Thistle Seed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bare
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bare
#F7EEDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bare
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bare 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Bare.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bare — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bare have?
Bare by Benjamin Moore 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 Bare in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bare from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bare are Home Plate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spinning Wheel by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Linen White 1870 by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bare'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 Bare?
Bare has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bare's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.