PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreEdgecomb Grayvs Benjamin MoorePale Oak
Why this comparison. Two of BM’s most-sampled light neutrals; Pale Oak is lighter and more delicate, Edgecomb warmer and sturdier.
Edgecomb Gray and Pale Oak are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.98). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
#D2C9B7 · LRV 63
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-20
Pale Oak
#D9D1C0 · LRV 67
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.98
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
4
Pale Oak is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Pale Oak: red-orange / warm
Pale Oak: red-orange / warm
Pale Oak is slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 63, 4-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Edgecomb Gray | Pale Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-173 | OC-20 |
| Hex | #D2C9B7 | #D9D1C0 |
| RGB | 210, 201, 183 | 217, 209, 192 |
| LRV | 63 | 67 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK EDGECOMB GRAY
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK PALE OAK
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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