Pale Oak OC-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E8D8D0, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bee'S Knees from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E8D8D0 · OC-20
Pale Oak
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Pale Oak
Pale Oak is the warmest and softest of Benjamin Moore's popular greiges — a light oatmeal-taupe at LRV 69 with a barely-there pink-beige softness that reads almost white in bright light and gently warm in shadow. It's the choice when you want warmth without any yellow.
That subtle warmth is also the catch: next to a cool gray or a stark white it can look slightly pink, so keep its companions warm. It's lovely in bedrooms and living rooms that get soft light, and it makes a gentle whole-house neutral. Check its closest cross-brand matches on its color page.
Pale Oak Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8D8D0
RGB232, 216, 208
Estimated LRV68.6
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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Compare alternatives to Pale Oak
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bee'S Knees
Behr
#E8D9D2
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Sandy Beach
PPG
#E9DAD2
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Cliffswallow
Vista Paint
#EADBD2
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Gallery Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#E8DAD1
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Truffles
Hirshfield's
#EAD7CD
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Mosaic Pink
Valspar
#EBDAD4
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Faint Coral
Sherwin-Williams
#EEDED5
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Queen Conch
Dutch Boy
#EEDED5
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Taupe Pearls
Kilz
#EFDCD3
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Calamine
Farrow & Ball
#E6D1CB
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Colors That Work With Pale Oak
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Oak
#E8D8D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA784
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Oak 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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Pale Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Oak have?
Pale Oak 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 Pale Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Oak are Bee'S Knees by Behr (a close digital match), Sandy Beach by PPG (a close digital match), Winter Peach by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Oak'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 Pale Oak?
Pale Oak has a estimated lightness value of 68.6, 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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