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Benjamin Moore Oat Straw AF-340

Oat Straw

Benjamin Moore

AF-340

About Oat Straw by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 50.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cfba92

RGB: 207, 186, 146

Hue39°

Saturation39%

Lightness69%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Oat Straw

Benjamin Moore

AF-340

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Oat Straw AF-340 a warm or cool color?
Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw?
Oat Straw sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 39°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Oat Straw?
Brightness is about 51%. Saturation is around 39%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 69%. Hue is close to 39°. The hex value is #cfba92. The RGB value is 207, 186, 146.
Is Oat Straw better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Oat Straw has brightness around 51%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Oat Straw?
You can match Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw work best in a home?
Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw compare to a pure white paint?
Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Oat Straw

Benjamin Moore

AF-340

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Oat Straw

Benjamin Moore

AF-340

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Oat Straw

Benjamin Moore

AF-340

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

CANVAS SATCHEL

Glidden

PPG12-20

SPICED VINEGAR

Glidden

PPG1098-4

Ecru

Sherwin Williams

SW6135

SUBTLE SUEDE

Glidden

PPG1099-4