Oystershell 864 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D5D9D3, LRV 69 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Coast from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5D9D3 · 864
Oystershell
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Oystershell Technical Profile
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Oystershell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oystershell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOystershell
Nearly identical
BehrMisty Coast
Misty Coast
Behr
Nearly identical
Metal Flake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal Flake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Afraid of the Dark
PPG
Nearly identical
Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oystershell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oystershell
#D5D9D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oystershell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oystershell Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Oystershell.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oystershell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oystershell have?
Oystershell by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oystershell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oystershell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oystershell are Misty Coast by Behr (a near-identical match), Metal Flake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Nurture by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oystershell's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Oystershell?
Oystershell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oystershell's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.