Pale Oats 2166-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FADFC4, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Incan Treasure from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FADFC4 · 2166-60
Pale Oats
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Oats Technical Profile
HEX Code#FADFC4
RGB250, 223, 196
Estimated LRV74.3
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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Incan Treasure
Vista Paint
#FADEC3
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Victorian Charm
Dutch Boy
#F9DFC6
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Peach Powder
PPG
#FADFC2
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Fall Straw
Behr
#FFE2C7
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Wild Maple
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE2C7
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Incan Treasure
Hirshfield's
#F9DDC4
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Créme Brûlée
Valspar
#F6DDC1
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Discreet
Kilz
#F9DCBE
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Sherwin-Williams
#F4DEC3
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Colors That Work With Pale Oats
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Oats
#FADFC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDCD65
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Oats
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Oats 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 Oats — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Oats have?
Pale Oats 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 Oats from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Oats are Incan Treasure by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Victorian Charm by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Peach Powder by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Oats'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 Oats?
Pale Oats has a estimated lightness value of 74.3, 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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