Ref. #8D8940 · 2147-10
Oregano
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Oregano Technical Profile
What color is Oregano? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #8D8940. Colors similar to Oregano include Dunn-Edwards Vegetable Garden, Dunn-Edwards Cider Mill, Hirshfield's Martina Olive. Oregano has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Oregano creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Oregano reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Oregano
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oregano
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oregano
#8D8940
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#839D63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oregano
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oregano 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 Oregano.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oregano — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oregano have?
Oregano by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Oregano from other brands?
The closest matches are Vegetable Garden by Dunn-Edwards (#8B8C40), Cider Mill by Dunn-Edwards (#938A43), Martina Olive by Hirshfield's (#8E8E41). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Oregano?
Oregano has an LRV of 23.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oregano's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.