ColorplanBenjamin Moore Twisted Oak Path (226) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) and Behr Navajo White (22). 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 | 69.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3D9BB |
| RGB | 227, 217, 187 |
| HSL | 45°, 42%, 81% |
About Twisted Oak Path
Twisted Oak Path (226) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 70, Twisted Oak Path has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Twisted Oak Path'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 Vichyssoise (CC-246); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Twisted Oak Path changes with the light
Twisted Oak Path 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
Twisted Oak Path's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Twisted Oak Path 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 Twisted Oak Path can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Twisted Oak Path will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Twisted Oak Path in real homes
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Twisted Oak Path 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 3.4
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Twisted Oak Path questions
What undertone does Twisted Oak Path have?
Twisted Oak Path has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Twisted Oak Path's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Twisted Oak Path a light or dark color?
Twisted Oak Path has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Twisted Oak Path has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Twisted Oak Path in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Twisted Oak Path?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Twisted Oak Path's undertone.
Where does Twisted Oak Path work best?
Twisted Oak Path works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Twisted Oak Path has visible color without darkening a room much.
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