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Benjamin Moore Old Prairie OC-42

Old Prairie

Benjamin Moore

OC-42

About Old Prairie by Benjamin Moore

Old Prairie OC-42 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 74% and hue near 53° 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: 74.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e2e0d1

RGB: 226, 224, 209

Hue53°

Saturation23%

Lightness85%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Old Prairie

Benjamin Moore

OC-42

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Old Prairie OC-42 a warm or cool color?
Old Prairie by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Old Prairie?
Old Prairie sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 53°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Old Prairie?
Brightness is about 74%. Saturation is around 23%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 85%. Hue is close to 53°. The hex value is #e2e0d1. The RGB value is 226, 224, 209.
Is Old Prairie better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Old Prairie has brightness around 74%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Old Prairie?
You can match Old Prairie 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 Old Prairie work best in a home?
Old Prairie is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Old Prairie compare to a pure white paint?
Old Prairie is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light 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 Old Prairie in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Old Prairie

Benjamin Moore

OC-42

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Old Prairie

Benjamin Moore

OC-42

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Old Prairie

Benjamin Moore

OC-42

Alternate Colors by other brands

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