Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20)
Best Sellergreige
HEX
#D9D1C3
RGB
217, 209, 195
LRV
69
Code
OC-20
Overview
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) is a neutral greige paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69. Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious. This best-selling shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Modern Farmhouse design styles.
Color Specifications
- HEX code: #D9D1C3 | RGB: 217, 209, 195
- Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 69 — Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious
- Undertone: Neutral — balanced, works with warm and cool accents
- Color family: Greige
- Best for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
- Design styles: Modern Farmhouse, Scandinavian, Transitional
Why Choose This Color
- Pale Oak is one of the most searched Benjamin Moore colors for interior and exterior projects
- With an LRV of 69, it reflects significant light, making spaces feel larger
- The neutral undertone makes it adaptable to any lighting condition
- Interior designers frequently recommend Pale Oak for Modern Farmhouse and Scandinavian aesthetics
How to Use This Color
- 1Test Pale Oak with a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch before committing — colors look different under various lighting
- 2Observe the sample at different times of day: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm light), and evening (artificial light)
- 3Consider the room's orientation: north-facing rooms make colors appear cooler, south-facing rooms warmer
- 4Pair with a darker trim color for contrast
- 5For the best coverage, use Benjamin Moore's recommended primer and apply 2 coats
Tags
benjamin-mooregreigeneutrallrv-69living-roombedroombathroomkitchenmodern-farmhousescandinaviantransitional
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PopularFrequently Asked Questions
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) is a neutral greige paint color with an LRV of 69. It's one of the brand's best-selling colors, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.