Carolina Gull vs Oat Straw
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Carolina Gull reads as green-grey, while Oat Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oat Straw (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Carolina Gull (LRV 27), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carolina Gull runs green while Oat Straw is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Carolina Gull vs Oat Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Gull on one side and Oat Straw 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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