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
near-perfect
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.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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