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Benjamin Moore Pale Oats 2166-60

Pale Oats

Benjamin Moore

2166-60

About Pale Oats by Benjamin Moore

Pale Oats 2166-60 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 76% and hue near 30° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 76.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f9dec3

RGB: 249, 222, 195

Hue30°

Saturation82%

Lightness87%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Oats

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pale Oats 2166-60 a warm or cool color?
Pale Oats 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 Pale Oats?
Pale Oats sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 30°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Oats?
Brightness is about 76%. Saturation is around 82%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 87%. Hue is close to 30°. The hex value is #f9dec3. The RGB value is 249, 222, 195.
Is Pale Oats better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Oats has brightness around 76%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Pale Oats?
You can match Pale Oats 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 Oats work best in a home?
Pale Oats 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 Pale Oats compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Oats 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 Pale Oats in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Oats

Benjamin Moore

2166-60

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Oats

Benjamin Moore

2166-60

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Oats

Benjamin Moore

2166-60

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