Looking for the perfect light beige paint color? Let’s compare Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige and Benjamin Moore Pale Oak to see which might be right for your home!
Picking paint colors is tough! Many people choose a light beige paint because it is neutral and easy to decorate with. But, there are loads of beige colors to choose from!
Two of the most popular colors in this category are Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige and Benjamin Moore Pale Oak!
Read my full review of Accessible Beige
Read my full review of Pale Oak
Accessible Beige vs Pale Oak
What is similar about Accessible Beige vs Pale Oak?
These are both beige paint colors. They both have warm undertones. Beyond that, they are actually quite different!
What is different about Accessible Beige vs Pale Oak?
Is pale oak lighter than accessible beige?
Pale Oak is a lot lighter than Accessible Beige. Their LRVs (which measures lightness of color) are almost 10 apart, which is a pretty significant difference!
Pale Oak is more of an off white creamy light beige, while Accessible Beige is clearly in the darker beige category.
| Accessible Beige | Pale Oak | |
| LRV | 58 | 69.89 |
| RBG | R:209 G:199 B:184 | R:222 G:216 B:205 |
| Undertones | Warm tan-beige color with significant gray undertones. | Pale Oak has warm, yellow undertones. |
Undertones
Accessible Beige has warm, golden undertones.
Pale Oak is also warm toned, but next to each other it looks much greener in comparison.
How do I decide between these two colors?
Do you want a very light, creamy, beige paint color? Pale Oak could be perfect for you! In bright light, it can almost look off white, without feeling cold at all.
If you want something a bit warmer, with more color depth to it, Accessible Beige would be a better fit.
Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige color palette
Click here to get the Accessible Beige pre-made paint color palette.
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
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