Oystershell 864 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D5D9D3, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #D5D9D3 · 864
Oystershell
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Oystershell Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5D9D3
RGB213, 217, 211
Estimated LRV68.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#D5D9D3
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#D5DBD5
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Cool Fog
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Metal Flake
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Afraid of the Dark
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#D3D5CF
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Opaline
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#DCDFD7
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Colors That Work With Oystershell
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oystershell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oystershell are Misty Coast by Behr (a close digital match), Metal Flake by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Nurture by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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