Benjamin Moore Oyster 2115-70

What are Benjamin Moore Oyster undertones?

The undertone of Oyster can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Oyster 2115-70 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 15° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2115-70 Oyster HSL code: 15, 10%, 92%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Oyster

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Oyster:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

2115-70
Oyster

• AF-665
  Angelica

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Oyster with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2115-70
Oyster

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Oyster

Oyster has an LRV of 80.4% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ECE9E8
RGB Decimal	236, 233, 232
RGB Percent	92.55%, 91.37%, 90.98%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 1.69% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(15, 10, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.27 Yellow: 1.69 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 233.783 I: 2.109 Q: 0.323
XYZ	X: 78.293 Y: 81.937 Z: 88.013
CIE Lab	L:92.547 a:0.828 b:0.845
CIE Luv	L:92.547 u:1.753 v:1.145
Decimal	15526376
Hunter Lab	90.519, -4.018, 5.715