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Benjamin Moore Pale Oak OC-20

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

OC-20

About Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore

Pale Oak OC-20 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 70% 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.

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Brightness: 69.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ddd9ce

RGB: 221, 217, 206

Hue44°

Saturation18%

Lightness84%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pale Oak OC-20 a warm or cool color?
Pale 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 Pale Oak?
Pale 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 Pale Oak?
Brightness is about 70%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 44°. The hex value is #ddd9ce. The RGB value is 221, 217, 206.
Is Pale Oak better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Oak has brightness around 70%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pale Oak?
You can match Pale 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 Pale Oak work best in a home?
Pale 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 Pale Oak compare to a pure white paint?
Pale 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 Pale Oak in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

OC-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

OC-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore

OC-20

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