Lambskin vs Oat Straw paint color comparison

Lambskin vs Oat Straw

LambskinBenjamin MoorevsOat StrawBenjamin MooreΔE 16.7 — Distinct difference

Lambskin and Oat Straw come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 22-point LRV gap — 71 for Lambskin vs 49 for Oat Straw — means Lambskin 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 16.7 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.

Color Details

Lambskin
Benjamin Moore · OC-3
LRV71.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-3
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Oat Straw
Benjamin Moore · AF-340
LRV49.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-340
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Lambskin vs Oat Straw Simulated Comparison

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