Hummingbird vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Hummingbird vs Oatmeal

HummingbirdBenjamin MoorevsOatmealBenjamin MooreΔE 31.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hummingbird reads as pink-red, while Oatmeal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 42, Oatmeal will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hummingbird's red character against Oatmeal's yellow and red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hummingbird
Benjamin Moore · 1271
LRV41.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1271
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Oatmeal
Benjamin Moore · 268
LRV74.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number268
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Hummingbird vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hummingbird 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.