Benjamin Moore

Smoked Oyster

2109-40

Smoked Oyster is a medium-dark taupe with layered undertones of brown, violet, and gray, registering an LRV of 22.98. The violet component distinguishes it from standard taupes, giving the color a slightly cooled, complex cast that shifts depending on ambient light. In warm incandescent light the brown reads more prominently, while daylight draws out the violet-gray.

It coordinates with Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal for a darker accent, Silver Fox as a lighter gray companion, Chantilly Lace for clean white trim contrast, Silver Sage to complement the gray undertone, and Simply White for a softer trim alternative.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2109-40

Collection

Color Preview, Colors for Vinyl, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Smoked Oyster in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

17°

Red Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

23.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8E7F79
RGB Decimal
142, 127, 121
RGB Percent
55.7%, 49.8%, 47.5%
HSL
17.1, 8.5%, 51.6%
HSV
17.1, 14.8%, 55.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 10.6%, 14.8%, 44.3%
YIQ
130.8, 10.9, 1.3
XYZ
22.20, 22.31, 21.23
CIE Lab
54.35, 4.65, 5.33
CIE Luv
54.35, 9.39, 6.46
Hunter Lab
47.23, 3.86, 4.17
Decimal
9338745

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