ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oak Ridge (235) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 43. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 43.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BFAE8C |
| RGB | 191, 174, 140 |
| HSL | 40°, 28%, 65% |
About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge (235) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 43, Oak Ridge has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oak Ridge'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 Quincy Tan (HC-25); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Oak Ridge changes with the light
Oak Ridge 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
Oak Ridge's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Oak Ridge will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Oak Ridge in real homes
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Oak Ridge 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
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oak Ridge questions
What undertone does Oak Ridge have?
Oak Ridge has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oak Ridge's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Oak Ridge a light or dark color?
Oak Ridge has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Oak Ridge has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Oak Ridge in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oak Ridge?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Oak Ridge's undertone.
Where does Oak Ridge work best?
Oak Ridge works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 43, Oak Ridge has visible color without darkening a room much.
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