Pale Oats 2166-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FADFC4, 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.
Ref. #FADFC4 · 2166-60
Pale Oats
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Oats Technical Profile
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Pale Oats in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Oats 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 Oats
Nearly identical
Vista PaintIncan Treasure
Incan Treasure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Victorian Charm
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Powder
PPG
Nearly identical
Fall Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Maple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Incan Treasure
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Créme Brûlée
Valspar
Nearly identical
Discreet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Impressive Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Oats
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pale Oats.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Oats in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Oats from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Oats are Incan Treasure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Victorian Charm by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Peach Powder by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Oats's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.