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Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) Paint Color


Color Name: Pale Oak (OC-20)
Hex Color Code: #DDD9CE
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 217, 206)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.8%, 6.8%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Pale Oak (OC-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pale Oak (OC-20)?

Pale Oak (OC-20) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Oak (OC-20) is #DDD9CE, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 217, 206).

In the RGB color model, Pale Oak (OC-20) has a red value of 221, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 6.8% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Oak (OC-20) has a hue of 44° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.


Pale Oak (OC-20) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Oak (OC-20) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pale Oak (OC-20)?

Pale Oak (OC-20) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Pale Oak (OC-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 69 of Pale Oak (OC-20) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 69 puts Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Pale Oak (OC-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 217, 206)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.81%
Yellow
6.79%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(44deg, 18.1 %, 83.7 %)

Hue
44°
Saturation
18.07 %.
Lightness
83.73 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 44, 25)
Red
16 (6.1%)
Yellow
44 (17.2%)
Blue
25 (9.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44°
Saturation
6.79 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 44°

W: 80.78 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 65.77

Y : 69.45

Z : 68.33

YXY

Y1 : 69.45

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 14.90%

Y : 19.22%


LRV

~ 69.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.7GY 8.5/1

CIE-Lab

L : 86.73

A : -0.54

B : 5.89

CIE-Lch

L : 86.73

C : 5.91

H : 95.25

CIE-Luv

L : 86.73

U : 2.93

V : 8.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 83.34

A : -4.97

B : 9.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pale Oak (OC-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Pale Oak (OC-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to RAL Classic


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RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7527 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 1 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 9080 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to British Standard 4800


#E3E3DF
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ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)





Paint similar to Pale Oak (OC-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pale Oak (OC-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to Behr


#DDDACF
Silver Drop (790C-2)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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Fossil (AF-65)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Watermist (DE 6240)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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Silver Creek (DE 6275)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)





Valspar


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to Valspar


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Dirty Martini (V174)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to PPG Paints


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In The Cloud (PPG0999-1)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
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Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
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Shark (PPG1006-2)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
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Antique White (PPG1024-2)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pale Oak (OC-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pale Oak (OC-20) to Sherwin Williams


#DFDAD1
City Loft (SW 7631)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
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Egret White (SW 7570)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
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Drift of Mist (SW 9166)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
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Windfresh White (SW 7628)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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