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Benjamin Moore Honey Oak 257

Honey Oak

Benjamin Moore

257

About Honey Oak by Benjamin Moore

Honey Oak 257 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 44% and hue near 44° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 44.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c5b077

RGB: 197, 176, 119

Hue44°

Saturation40%

Lightness62%

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Honey Oak 257 a warm or cool color?
Honey Oak 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 Honey Oak?
Honey Oak sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 44°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Honey Oak?
Brightness is about 44%. Saturation is around 40%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 62%. Hue is close to 44°. The hex value is #c5b077. The RGB value is 197, 176, 119.
Is Honey Oak better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Honey Oak has brightness around 44%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Honey Oak?
You can match Honey 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.
Where does Honey Oak work best in a home?
Honey 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.
How does Honey Oak compare to a pure white paint?
Honey Oak 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 Honey Oak in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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