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Benjamin Moore Pale Almond

OC-2 · #E8DCC4 · LRV ~72.3

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Heavy Cream (~99% proximity)

Pale Almond (OC-2) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 72.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Heavy Cream (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Pale Almond in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

72.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-2

HEX

#E8DCC4

RGB

232, 220, 196

HSL

40°, 44%, 84%

Family

Beiges

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Pale Almond FAQ

What undertone does Pale Almond have?

Pale Almond is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Pale Almond?

Pale Almond has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 72.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Pale Almond in other brands?

PPG: Heavy Cream (PPG1098-2), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Camel Tan (PPG12-13), ~99% proximity; Behr: Authentic Tan (N290-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Antique White (SW 6119), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Antique White (HGSW6119), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cream Wave (DE6198), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Daybreak (6008-3A), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Matchstick (No. 2013), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Pale Almond?

The HEX code of Pale Almond (OC-2) is #E8DCC4, RGB 232, 220, 196. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.