Whitewashed Oak 7006-23 is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFEBDA, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is James White from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFEBDA · 7006-23
Whitewashed Oak
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whitewashed Oak Technical Profile
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Whitewashed Oak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whitewashed Oak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWhitewashed Oak
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallJames White
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Nesting Dove
Behr
Nearly identical
Jewel White
PPG
Nearly identical
Seashell
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pale Quartz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beige Daze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Little Star
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Angelic Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whitewashed Oak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whitewashed Oak
#EFEBDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whitewashed Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whitewashed 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 Valspar Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whitewashed Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whitewashed Oak have?
Whitewashed Oak by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whitewashed Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whitewashed Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whitewashed Oak are James White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Nesting Dove by Behr (a near-identical match), Jewel White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whitewashed 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 Whitewashed Oak?
Whitewashed Oak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.8, 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 Whitewashed Oak's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.