ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oasis Blue (2049-20) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 8.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #225A5D |
| RGB | 34, 90, 93 |
| HSL | 183°, 46%, 25% |
About Oasis Blue
Oasis Blue (2049-20) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 8, Oasis Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Oasis Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Dark Teal (2053-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Oasis Blue changes with the light
Oasis Blue is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Oasis Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Oasis Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Oasis Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Oasis Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Oasis Blue in real homes
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Oasis Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Hunt Club (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.2
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oasis Blue questions
What undertone does Oasis Blue have?
Oasis Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Oasis Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Oasis Blue a light or dark color?
Oasis Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Oasis Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Oasis Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Farrow & Ball: Monkey Puzzle No.238 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oasis Blue?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Oasis Blue's undertone.
Where does Oasis Blue work best?
Oasis Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Oasis Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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