Bare OC-98 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7EEDB, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F7EEDB · OC-98
Bare
86%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bare Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7EEDB
RGB247, 238, 219
Estimated LRV86.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Home Plate
Dunn-Edwards
#F7EEDB
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Spinning Wheel
Hirshfield's
#F6EDDA
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Linen White 1870
Behr
#F7EEDC
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
#F8EEDB
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Casa Blanca
Vista Paint
#F5ECD8
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Shell White Rm
PPG
#F6ECD9
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Country White
Kilz
#F7ECD8
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Thistle Seed
Valspar
#F1E8D5
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Colors That Work With Bare
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bare from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bare are Home Plate by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Spinning Wheel by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Linen White 1870 by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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