Pale Oak OC-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E8D8D0, 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.
Ref. #E8D8D0 · OC-20
Pale Oak
69%LRV Value
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
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Pale Oak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Oak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePale Oak
Nearly identical
BehrBee'S Knees
Bee'S Knees
Behr
Nearly identical
Sandy Beach
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliffswallow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gallery Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Truffles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mosaic Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Faint Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Queen Conch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Taupe Pearls
Kilz
Nearly identical
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Oak
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pale Oak.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Oak are Bee'S Knees by Behr (a near-identical match), Sandy Beach by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Peach by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Pale Oak's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.