What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Pale Oak undertone is #dfdace .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

RGB code is 223, 218, 206 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Pale Oak / 858 / OC-20

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Pale Oak OC-20 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore OC-20 Pale Oak is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Pale Oak undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Pale Oak undertone color.

Official page:	Pale Oak OC-20
Code:	OC-20
Name:	Pale Oak
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

Benjamin Moore Pale Oak is a soft and warm neutral color with a subtle greige undertone. It is a versatile color that appears different depending on the lighting and surrounding colors. In natural light, it looks like a warm beige with a slight hint of gray, while in artificial light it appears more muted and gray. Pale Oak has a calming effect and can create a serene atmosphere in any room. It is a popular choice for interior walls, cabinets, and trim.

What color goes best with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak?

Benjamin Moore Pale Oak is a versatile neutral color that can be paired with a wide range of other colors. It has warm undertones, making it a good choice to pair with other warm colors such as brow or cream Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee . Additionally, it can also pair well with cool tones like blue Benjamin Moore Smoke , green Backwoods CC-630 , and gray Chelsea Gray , creating a balanced and harmonious color scheme. For a bolder contrast, you can also pair it with darker colors like navy Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue or charcoal Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal. Ultimately, the color you choose to pair with Pale Oak will depend on the desired mood and aesthetic you want to achieve in your space.

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What are Benjamin Moore Pale Oak undertones?

The undertone of Pale Oak can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#DFDACE

RGB code:

223, 218, 206

Is Benjamin Moore Pale Oak OC-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 42° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-20 Pale Oak HSL code: 42, 21%, 84%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Pale Oak

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Pale Oak with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

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LRV of Pale Oak

Pale Oak has an LRV of 68.64% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 68.64%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dfdace
RGB Decimal	223, 218, 206
RGB Percent	87.45%, 85.49%, 80.78%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 7.62% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(42, 21, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.24 Yellow: 7.62 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 218.127 I: 6.836 Q: -2.677
XYZ	X: 66.641 Y: 70.288 Z: 68.432
CIE Lab	L:87.138 a:-0.366 b:6.508
CIE Luv	L:87.138 u:3.57 v:9.786
Decimal	14670542
Hunter Lab	83.838, -4.829, 10.291