Honey Oak
Often used for its versatile qualities, Honey Oak remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#C5B077
LRV
43.12
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 82 vs 43, Swiss Coffee is decisively the brighter choice.
Linen Sand reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 43), opening up a space where Honey Oak encloses it.
At LRV 85 vs 43, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (43 vs 39) makes Honey Oak the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Honey Oak reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 24), opening up a space where Bachelor Blue encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 14, Honey Oak is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 12, Honey Oak is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Marble Canyon reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 43), opening up a space where Honey Oak encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Shelburne Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Shakespeare Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Timothy Straw reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (43 vs 34) makes Honey Oak the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (43 vs 39) makes Honey Oak the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 43 vs 31, Honey Oak is decisively the brighter choice.
Honey Oak reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 27), opening up a space where Golden Chalice encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (43 vs 33) makes Honey Oak the marginally brighter of the two.