ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oyster (2115-70) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004), Farrow & Ball Wevet (No.273) and Behr Nano White (HDC-MD-06). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 81.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECE9E8 |
| RGB | 236, 233, 232 |
| HSL | 15°, 10%, 92% |
About Oyster
Oyster (2115-70) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 82, Oyster reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Oyster stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Venetian Marble (2114-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Oyster changes with the light
Oyster is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Oyster is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Oyster will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Oyster will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Oyster looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Oyster in real homes
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Oyster 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
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Ice Cube (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oyster questions
What undertone does Oyster have?
Oyster is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Oyster stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Oyster a light or dark color?
Oyster has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Oyster reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Oyster in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Snowbound SW 7004 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Wevet No.273 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Nano White HDC-MD-06 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oyster?
Try White (OC-151) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Oyster's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Oyster work best?
Oyster works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 82, Oyster reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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