Oatbran 6006-1B is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CEC4B3, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scenic Path from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CEC4B3 · 6006-1B
Oatbran
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oatbran Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEC4B3
RGB206, 196, 179
Estimated LRV55.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Oatbran
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Scenic Path
Behr
#CEC5B4
Close digital match
Oak Tone
Vista Paint
#CFC6B5
Close digital match
Smokey Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#CEC5B6
Close digital match
Slumber Sloth
Sherwin-Williams
#CEC5B6
Close digital match
Oak Tone
Hirshfield's
#D0C7B6
Close digital match
Synchronicity
PPG
#CFC5B6
Close digital match
Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
#CBC0AD
Close digital match
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
#CEC1AD
Close digital match
Go Quietly
Dunn-Edwards
#D2CABC
Close digital match
Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Colors That Work With Oatbran
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oatbran
#CEC4B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oatbran
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oatbran 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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Oatbran — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oatbran have?
Oatbran by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Oatbran from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oatbran are Scenic Path by Behr (a close digital match), Oak Tone by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smokey Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oatbran'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 Oatbran?
Oatbran has a estimated lightness value of 55.9, 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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Why Oatbran's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.