Mineral Alloy vs Oat Straw
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Mineral Alloy belongs to the blue-grey family and Oat Straw to the beige family. At LRV 49 vs 28, Oat Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mineral Alloy's blue character against Oat Straw's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.5, 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.
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Mineral Alloy vs Oat Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral Alloy on one side and Oat Straw on the other.
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.
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