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Ref. #D0BB93 · AF-340

Oat Straw

51%LRV Value
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Oat Straw AF-340 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D0BB93, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palmetto Bluff from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Oat Straw Technical Profile

HEX Code#D0BB93
RGB208, 187, 147
LRV51.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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 →

Benjamin MooreOat Straw
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPalmetto Bluff

Palmetto Bluff

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ecru

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Palmetto Bluff

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Golden Rice

PPG

Nearly identical

Warm and Toasty

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bone Meal

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dining Room Gold

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pale Ale

Kilz

Nearly identical

Hayloft

Behr

Nearly identical

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Grain .04

Colorhouse

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

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Oat Straw

#D0BB93

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAB181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Creamy Nougat

Complement

Purplicious

Oat Straw Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Buttered Yam

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Fair Isle Blue

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Oat Straw.

Garden Stone

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Sepia Tan

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Blanched Almond

Benjamin Moore · 1060

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Serendipity

Benjamin Moore · AF-205

#DAB192

Boardwalk

Benjamin Moore · 1102

#D6B488

Toffee Cream

Benjamin Moore · 1138

#D3AC89

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Oat Straw — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Oat Straw have?
Oat Straw 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 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 Palmetto Bluff by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ecru by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Palmetto Bluff by Vista Paint (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 51.1, 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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