Whitewash Oak

Whitewash Oak by Behr is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Whitewash Oak sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 54°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 58%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 77%. Hue is close to 54°. The hex value is #cac9c0. The RGB value is 202, 201, 192.

Whitewash Oak has brightness around 58%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Whitewash Oak with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Whitewash Oak works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Whitewash Oak is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.