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.
Ref. #D0BB93 · AF-340
Oat Straw
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oat Straw Technical Profile
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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
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
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Oat Straw.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange 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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oat Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.