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Benjamin Moore Cedar Key OC-16

Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore

OC-16

About Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore

Cedar Key OC-16 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 62% and hue near 38° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 62.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d7cebf

RGB: 215, 206, 191

Hue38°

Saturation23%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Cedar Key from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cedar Key looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cedar Key OC-16 a warm or cool color?
Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cedar Key?
Cedar Key sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cedar Key?
Brightness is about 62%. Saturation is around 23%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #d7cebf. The RGB value is 215, 206, 191.
Is Cedar Key better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cedar Key has brightness around 62%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cedar Key?
You can match Cedar Key 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.
Where does Cedar Key work best in a home?
Cedar Key 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.
How does Cedar Key compare to a pure white paint?
Cedar Key is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Cedar Key in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore

OC-16

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Cedar Key in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore

OC-16

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cedar Key. They add contrast without clashing.

Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore

OC-16

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Cedar Key. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Aged Beige

Behr

PPU7-09

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Grecian Ivory

Sherwin Williams

SW7541

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CRUSHED SILK

Glidden

PPG1024-3

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COOL CONCRETE

Glidden

PPG1023-2

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