Marble White vs Oatmeal

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Marble White reads as beige-white, while Oatmeal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Marble White (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Oatmeal (LRV 74), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Marble White runs yellow while Oatmeal is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.0 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.