Behr

White Oak

HDC-NT-02

White Oak is a light golden tan, darker and woodier than an off-white. The name tracks. Bedrooms, offices, and exterior siding can use its visible natural warmth.

The color can look richer in afternoon sun, especially on broad walls. Cream trim and black metal keep it defined. Beside actual white oak floors, check that the tones complement rather than nearly match.

Color Codes

HEX
#d6c49a
RGB Decimal
214, 196, 154
RGB Percent
83.9%, 76.9%, 60.4%
HSL
42.0, 42.3%, 72.2%
HSV
42.0, 28.0%, 83.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.4%, 28.0%, 16.1%
YIQ
196.6, 24.3, -9.3
XYZ
53.30, 56.11, 38.59
CIE Lab
79.68, -0.07, 23.42
CIE Luv
79.68, 13.59, 32.41
Hunter Lab
74.91, -0.06, 19.31
Decimal
14075034

White Oak in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr White Oak under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr White Oak under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

42°

Orange Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

42%

Moderate

LRV

77.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes