Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak OC-20
Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore
Pale Oak (OC-20) is a light color that reads warm, with a yellow or creamy tendency on screen, with an estimated LRV of 69.9. It works well for whole rooms, trim and ceilings, especially in rooms with little daylight.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Pale Oak equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Pale Oak
Pale Oak is closest to off white. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Pale Oak?
Estimated from its screen color, Pale Oak has an LRV of about 69.9. Benjamin Moore publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Pale Oak warm or cool?
On screen, Pale Oak reads warm, with a yellow or creamy tendency. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pale Oak?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Shoji White (SW 7042), with a color difference of 0.8 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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