Flint vs Oslo
Flint (Benjamin Moore) and Oslo (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Flint reads as grey, while Oslo reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 12 vs 11 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Flint leans blue, Oslo reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Flint vs Oslo in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Flint 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Oslo brings more warmth to the space, while Flint keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Flint reads more restrained here, while Oslo adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Flint vs Oslo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flint 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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