ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oatmeal (268) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Cameo White (OC-147).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECE3CA |
| RGB | 236, 227, 202 |
| HSL | 44°, 47%, 86% |
About Oatmeal
Oatmeal (268) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 77, Oatmeal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oatmeal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Wheat Sheaf (CC-220); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Oatmeal changes with the light
Oatmeal is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Oatmeal's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Oatmeal will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Oatmeal in real homes
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Oatmeal 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
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: New White (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oatmeal questions
What undertone does Oatmeal have?
Oatmeal has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oatmeal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Oatmeal a light or dark color?
Oatmeal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Oatmeal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Oatmeal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Navajo White 22 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oatmeal?
Try Cameo White (OC-147) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Oatmeal's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Oatmeal work best?
Oatmeal works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 77, Oatmeal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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