Britannia Blue vs Oystershell paint color comparison

Britannia Blue vs Oystershell

Britannia BlueBenjamin MoorevsOystershellBenjamin MooreΔE 39.2 — Very different colors

Britannia Blue and Oystershell come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Britannia Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Oystershell to the green-grey family. The 50-point LRV gap — 68 for Oystershell vs 18 for Britannia Blue — means Oystershell will open up a space more effectively. Where Britannia Blue leans blue, Oystershell reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Britannia Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1623
LRV18.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1623
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Oystershell
Benjamin Moore · 864
LRV67.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number864
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Britannia Blue vs Oystershell Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Britannia Blue on one side and Oystershell on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.