Pencil Point vs Oslo
Pencil Point is a Behr color while Oslo comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Pencil Point belongs to the grey family and Oslo to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 11 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Pencil Point's blue character against Oslo's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pencil Point vs Oslo in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pencil Point and Oslo are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Pencil Point reads more restrained here, while Oslo adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Pencil Point vs Oslo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pencil Point on one side and Oslo on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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