Oatmeal 268 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDE4CB, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raffia Cream from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE4CB · 268
Oatmeal
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oatmeal Technical Profile
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Oatmeal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oatmeal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOatmeal
Nearly identical
BehrRaffia Cream
Raffia Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Zested Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cheese Please
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Milk Paint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morocco Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Restoration Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crafted White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oatmeal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oatmeal
#EDE4CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oatmeal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oatmeal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oatmeal have?
Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oatmeal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oatmeal are Raffia Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Authentic Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), New Harvest Moon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oatmeal'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 Oatmeal?
Oatmeal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.2, 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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Related Reading
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 Oatmeal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.