Pale Oak

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

In particular, we swoon over Benjamin Moore Pale Oak; its smooth and creamy pigment and warm undertones make it a top contender for our favorite all-time neutrals.

havenly.com

While I absolutely love white walls, we have high ceilings with a great deal of white cabinetry and woodwork. I wanted the walls to read a bit warmer with Pale Oak. I get asked all the time about the color. Is it gray? Is it beige? Is it white? Yes. It’s all of those. While it can appear beige in certain lights, I would call it a very warm pale gray.

athoughtfulplaceblog.com

Pale Oak is a taupe. So, it’s a neutral paint colour sitting in between gray and beige, but leaning WARMER vs grayer.

kylieminteriors.ca

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Anywhere in the home! It's gorgeous on kitchen cabinets, works well in bedrooms or bathrooms. Be a little careful using it in high traffic areas given that you'll have to clean or repaint often.

Where could you expect to see it?

Some designers feel that this shade works best in more modern homes, or places with Scandinavian or Bohemian vibes. We think it could work well in traditional homes too, and brings a lovely tone and warmth anywhere.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

The pink-purple undertones may turn some folks off from this shade.

Any pro tips?

What colors does it go well with?

What's the LRV?

69.89. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other light grays, Pale Oak has a pretty high LRV, meaning it reflects a good amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes. According to Brick and Batten, "Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore is rapidly becoming one of our favorite neutral exterior paint colors. This elegant hue lends itself to a number of different design styles.”

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