Harmony vs Oat Straw paint color comparison

Harmony vs Oat Straw

HarmonyBenjamin MoorevsOat StrawBenjamin MooreΔE 9.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Harmony (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Oat Straw (LRV 49), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Harmony
Benjamin Moore · AF-90
LRV59.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-90
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Oat Straw
Benjamin Moore · AF-340
LRV49.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-340
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Harmony vs Oat Straw Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harmony on one side and Oat Straw 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.