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Benjamin Moore

Oyster

2115-70

Oyster by Benjamin Moore is a light neutral that blends soft violet and gray undertones into a muted, low-saturation finish. With a light reflectance value of 80.4, it reflects substantial light and reads as an airy, near-white tone with a faint purple cast that distinguishes it from standard warm grays. The violet component becomes most visible in north-facing rooms or under cooler daylight.

It works well in bedrooms, living areas, and offices where a quiet background with subtle chromatic interest is needed. Oyster coordinates with Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray, Balboa Mist, Chelsea Gray, Kendall Charcoal, and Mauve Mist.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2115-70

Collection

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Oyster in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Oyster under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Oyster under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

15°

Red Family

Lightness

92%

Light

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

80.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#ECE9E8
RGB Decimal
236, 233, 232
RGB Percent
92.5%, 91.4%, 91.0%
HSL
15.0, 9.5%, 91.8%
HSV
15.0, 1.7%, 92.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.3%, 1.7%, 7.5%
YIQ
233.8, 2.1, 0.3
XYZ
78.30, 81.94, 88.03
CIE Lab
92.55, 0.84, 0.83
CIE Luv
92.55, 1.75, 1.12
Hunter Lab
90.52, 0.85, 0.84
Decimal
15526376

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

OysterDusk in the ValleyLavender SuedeChannel Seal Gray

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

OysterSmart WhiteWinter DawnVenetian Marble

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

OysterFull MoonSilver ShadowBaby's Breath

Analogous

Adjacent colors

OysterNatural WhiteViolet PearlFrost

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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