Pale Oak vs Edgecomb Gray
A side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) and Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173).
| Benjamin Moore Pale Oak | Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OC-20 | HC-173 |
| Hex |
#E0D7C9
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#DAD2C4
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| RGB | 224, 215, 201 | 218, 210, 196 |
| LRV | 69.89 | 63.88 |
| Undertone | Warm Pink-Beige | Warm Beige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
| Best Rooms | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan, Whole House | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan, Whole House |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Pale Oak has an LRV of 69.89 (light) and Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63.88 (light). Pale Oak will make a room feel noticeably brighter.
The Full Comparison
Two of Benjamin Moore's most popular light greiges, but with different pink-vs-neutral leans. Pale Oak has subtle pink-beige undertones that make it feel slightly warmer and softer. Edgecomb Gray is more neutral, sitting squarely between warm and cool without the pink. In a bedroom, Pale Oak's pink warmth creates a cozy, romantic atmosphere. In an open floor plan, Edgecomb Gray's neutrality makes it more versatile. Both are beautiful whole-house colors, but Pale Oak works better with warm metallics (brass, gold) while Edgecomb pairs more naturally with mixed metals.
Pale Oak Undertones
A light greige with subtle pink-beige undertones. Warmer and softer than many grays, without crossing into obviously beige territory.
Edgecomb Gray Undertones
A light, airy greige that sits between Revere Pewter and Pale Oak in depth. Warm without being heavy, with balanced beige-gray undertones.
Lighting Behavior
Pale Oak: The pink undertone is most visible in north-facing rooms or under cool light. In warm, sunny rooms it reads as a neutral warm off-white. Pairs beautifully with White Dove on trim.
Edgecomb Gray: One of the more versatile greiges. Reads warm in cool light and stays neutral in warm light. Less likely to pull green than Revere Pewter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Pale Oak (Benjamin Moore) and Edgecomb Gray (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (greige), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Pale Oak has warm pink-beige undertones, while Edgecomb Gray has warm beige undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Pale Oak is lighter with an LRV of 69.89, compared to Edgecomb Gray's LRV of 63.88. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
You could, though most designers would recommend the opposite: Edgecomb Gray (the darker shade, LRV 63.88) on walls and Pale Oak (the lighter shade, LRV 69.89) on trim. That said, rules are made to be broken.