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Pale Oak

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Pale Oak remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#DDD9CE

LRV

68.64

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Light Reflectance Value
68.64
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCozyPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
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Coordinating Colors

Gray Cardigan
Pale Oak
Gray Cardigan vs Pale Oak
Gray Cardigan
Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore
Gray Cardigan
1600 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak
OC-20 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 35, Pale Oak is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Oak
Wrought Iron
Pale Oak vs Wrought Iron
Pale Oak
Wrought Iron
Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak
OC-20 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
Wrought Iron
2124-10 · LRV 8

At LRV 69 vs 8, Pale Oak is decisively the brighter choice.

Dinner Party
Pale Oak
Dinner Party vs Pale Oak
Dinner Party
Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore
Dinner Party
AF-300 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak
OC-20 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 8, Pale Oak is decisively the brighter choice.

Chantilly Lace
Pale Oak
Chantilly Lace vs Pale Oak
Chantilly Lace
Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak
OC-20 · LRV 69

At LRV 90 vs 69, Chantilly Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Balboa Mist
Pale Oak
Balboa Mist vs Pale Oak
Balboa Mist
Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
1549 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak
OC-20 · LRV 69

A 3-point LRV gap (69 vs 66) makes Pale Oak the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#DDD9CE
RGB221, 217, 206
HSL44° 18% 84%
CMYK0 2 7 13
CIE LabL: 86.7 a: -0.6 b: 5.9
XYZX: 0.66 Y: 0.69 Z: 0.68