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Benjamin Moore Oat StrawAF-340 · #CFBA92 · LRV 49

Oat Straw reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore AF-340 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE OAT STRAW
RGB 207, 186, 146LRV 49

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameOat Straw
SKUAF-340
Hex#CFBA92
RGB207, 186, 146
HSL39°, 39%, 69%
LRV49
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Oat Straw

Oat Straw sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Oat Straw is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6135 · #D0BA94 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 51
SW 9531 · #CABA97 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 50
SW 9120 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 51
SW 7732 · #C8BD98 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 51

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-22 · #CBB795 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 49
320F-4 · #D1BC8B · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 51
PPU8-09 · #C7BB99 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 50
PPU8-9 · #C7BB99 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 50

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Valspar →
6008-3C · #CBB995 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 49.6
M254 · #CFB98B · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 49.6
3008-8A · #CFBC8B · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 51.4
M120 · #D3B68E · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 49.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1099-4 · #CFBC94 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 51
PPG1094-4 · #D4BC94 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 52
PPG12-30 · #CEB997 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 50
FLLW840 · #CDBA99 · ΔE 2 · LRV 50

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.77
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 47/236 · #CEB88E · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 47
PPG1099-4 · #D0BD94 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 52
PPG12-20 · #CCB88D · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 49
PPG12-30 · #CEBA97 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
320-3DB · #D1BF98 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 53
217-3DB · #D1B68F · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 49
418-2DB · #CBB99B · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 50
415-3DB · #CEBA9C · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 51
HGSW 3196 · #D0BA94 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 51
HGSW 6135 · #D0BA94 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 51
HGSW 3206 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 53
HGSW 9120 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 53

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET646 · #CBB68F · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 47
DE6158 · #D4BA8C · ΔE 2 · LRV 48
DEC726 · #D1B791 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 46
DEC743 · #CFB999 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 47

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.79
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 47

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 16 · #D1C19F · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 54
NO. 9 · #CDC0A0 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0309 · #D0BD98 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 52
0296 · #CBB58E · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 48
0890 · #D4B98C · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 51
0254 · #D7B88D · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0309 · #CEB993 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 50
0266 · #D1BB98 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 51
H0023 · #D4B78F · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 50
0259 · #D2BB9C · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 51

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.53
All neutral at Rodda →
CA117 · #D2B999 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 51
CA092 · #CBB89F · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 50
CA105 · #D2B99D · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 51
CA125 · #DBBA95 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 52

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-877 · #CDBA94 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 50
C2-861 · #D0B993 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 50
C2-860 · #D2B78C · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 49
C2-846 · #CABB9A · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 50

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.58
All neutral at Portola Paints →
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 56

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 47
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All neutral at Kompozit →
0309 · #CEB993 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 50
0266 · #D1BB98 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 51
0274 · #D0BC9D · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 52
0259 · #D2BB9C · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 52

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Oat Straw within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

CSP-1015 · LRV 51
AF-385 · LRV 50
CSP-1000 · LRV 51
228 · LRV 47
CC-240 · LRV 47
1039 · LRV 49

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CFBA92 in HSL space. Pair Oat Straw with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CFBA92 + #92A7CF
TRIADIC
#CFBA92 · #92CFBA · #BA92CF
ANALOGOUS
#CF9C92 · #CFBA92 · #C5CF92

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.89:1fail
Sample text on black
11.09:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Oat Straw Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Oat Straw from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-340 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oat Straw

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Oat Straw is Ecru (SW 6135). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ecru and you'll get the same color. See the full Ecru swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Oat Straw

Behr's nearest match is Hayloft (MQ2-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oat Straw without repainting risk. See the full Hayloft swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Oat Straw

Valspar's nearest match is Epic (6008-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.6 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oat Straw without repainting risk. See the full Epic swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oat Straw

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Oat Straw is Subtle Suede (PPG1099-4). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Subtle Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Subtle Suede swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Oat Straw

The closest Glidden equivalent of Oat Straw is Golden Rice (30YY 47/236). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Rice and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Rice swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oat Straw

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Oat Straw is Saving Beige (217-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saving Beige swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oat Straw

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Oat Straw is Ecru (HGSW 3196). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ecru and you'll get the same color. See the full Ecru swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oat Straw

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Oat Straw is Adobe (DEC726) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adobe swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Oat Straw

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Oat Straw. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oat Straw

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Oat Straw is Dubloon (0890) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dubloon swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oat Straw

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Oat Straw is Palmetto Bluff (0309). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Palmetto Bluff and you'll get the same color. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Oat Straw

Rodda has no exact twin of Oat Straw. The nearest is Straw (CA117) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Straw swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Oat Straw

C2 Paint's nearest match is Chai (C2-861), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oat Straw without repainting risk. See the full Chai swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Oat Straw

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Oat Straw. The nearest is Antigua (ANTIGUA) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 56 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antigua swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Oat Straw

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Oat Straw is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Oat Straw

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Oat Straw is Palmetto Bluff (0309). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Palmetto Bluff and you'll get the same color. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →

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