ColorplanBenjamin Moore Honey Oak (257) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Octagon Yellow (No.7) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Collector's Item (AF-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 44.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C5B077 |
| RGB | 197, 176, 119 |
| HSL | 44°, 40%, 62% |
About Honey Oak
Honey Oak (257) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 44, Honey Oak has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honey Oak's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Westwood Tan (256); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Honey Oak changes with the light
Honey Oak has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Honey Oak's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Honey Oak will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Honey Oak can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Honey Oak will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Honey Oak in real homes
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Honey Oak equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Honey Oak questions
What undertone does Honey Oak have?
Honey Oak has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honey Oak's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Honey Oak a light or dark color?
Honey Oak has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Honey Oak has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Honey Oak in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Octagon Yellow No.7 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Honey Oak?
Try Collector's Item (AF-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Honey Oak's undertone.
Where does Honey Oak work best?
Honey Oak works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 44, Honey Oak has visible color without darkening a room much.
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