Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20): closest Sherwin-Williams matches

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Sherwin-Williams color is Oat Milk (SW 9501), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.89 (practically identical). The next closest are City Loft (SW 7631, Delta E 1.23) and Egret White (SW 7570, Delta E 1.25).

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 68.64 for Pale Oak (OC-20). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Oat Milk has a published LRV of 70.325.

Benjamin Moore publishes Pale Oak (OC-20) as hex #DDD9CE. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.