Greenmount Silk vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Greenmount Silk vs Oatmeal

Greenmount SilkBenjamin MoorevsOatmealBenjamin MooreΔE 3.6 — Noticeable difference

Greenmount Silk and Oatmeal come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Greenmount Silk belongs to the beige-green family and Oatmeal to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 76 vs 74 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Greenmount Silk leans yellow, Oatmeal reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Greenmount Silk
Benjamin Moore · HC-3
LRV75.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-3
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Oatmeal
Benjamin Moore · 268
LRV74.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number268
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Greenmount Silk vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Greenmount Silk on one side and Oatmeal 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.