Benjamin Moore

Oatmeal

268

Oatmeal by Benjamin Moore is a pale neutral with delicate cream undertones that keep it slightly warmer than a pure off-white. Its LRV of 74.22 provides strong light reflectance, contributing to an open, airy quality in bedrooms, kitchens, and living rooms. The faint warmth prevents it from appearing stark under cool lighting while maintaining a clean, understated presence.

It works in close coordination with Pale Oak and Cloud White for a tonal layering effect, while Chelsea Gray, Hale Navy, and Classic Gray offer definition and contrast across different applications.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

268

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Oatmeal 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 Benjamin Moore Oatmeal under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Oatmeal under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

44°

Orange Family

Lightness

86%

Light

Saturation

47%

Moderate

LRV

74.2

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 →

Color Codes

HEX

#ECE3CA

RGB Decimal

236, 227, 202

RGB Percent

92.5%, 89.0%, 79.2%

HSL

44.1, 47.2%, 85.9%

HSV

44.1, 14.4%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.8%, 14.4%, 7.5%

YIQ

226.8, 13.4, -5.9

XYZ

72.72, 77.04, 66.91

CIE Lab

90.34, -1.04, 13.30

CIE Luv

90.34, 6.72, 19.78

Hunter Lab

87.77, -1.04, 12.43

Decimal

15524810

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Oatmeal Mojito Spicy Mustard French Quarter Gold

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Oatmeal White Chip Simply White Palais White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Oatmeal Garden Fairy Lilac Sachet Organza

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Oatmeal Praying Mantis Charmed Almost Aloe

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