Whitewashed Oak by Valspar paint color
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Whitewashed Oak

83%LRV Value
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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.

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Whitewashed Oak Technical Profile

HEX Code#EFEBDA
RGB239, 235, 218
LRV82.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Seashell

Complement

Blooming Aster

Whitewashed Oak Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Thai Basil

Pop

Shetland

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Quarry Pond

Pop

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Whitewashed Oak.

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Cozy White

Valspar · 3008-10C

#EDE8DC

Caribbean Walk

Valspar · 7003-5

#EFE8D7

Summer Linen

Valspar · 3005-10C

#EDE8D7

Bermuda Sand

Valspar · 7002-10

#F3E8D6

Polar White

Valspar · 7003-16

#F0EDE2

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crocus Tint

Vista Paint · 0854

#FCF0C3

Recycled Glass

Sherwin-Williams · 7747

#BDC0A0

Soupy Green

Dutch Boy · 123-5DB

#D7C65B

Witty Pear

Dutch Boy · 125-4DB

#D1DB8F

Flirtatious

PPG · 1212-7

#FFD637

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

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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