ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oregano (2147-10) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. For trim, try Acadia White (OC-38).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 23.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8C883F |
| RGB | 140, 136, 63 |
| HSL | 57°, 38%, 40% |
About Oregano
Oregano (2147-10) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 24, Oregano absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oregano's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Olive Moss (2147-20), it's darker.
How Oregano changes with the light
Oregano 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
Oregano's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Oregano 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 Oregano can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Oregano will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Oregano in real homes
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Oregano 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 15.0
Also close: Succulent (ΔE 15.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.5
Also close: Yeabridge Green (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oregano questions
What undertone does Oregano have?
Oregano has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oregano's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Oregano a light or dark color?
Oregano has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Oregano absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Oregano in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 15.0); Farrow & Ball: Olive No.13 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oregano?
Try Acadia White (OC-38) on trim and Gardenia (AF-10) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Oregano's undertone.
Where does Oregano work best?
Oregano works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 24, Oregano absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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