Dark Basalt vs Oyster

Dark Basalt and Oyster come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Dark Basalt belongs to the grey family and Oyster to the white family. The 75-point LRV gap — 80 for Oyster vs 5 for Dark Basalt — means Oyster will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 68.9 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.