Mineral Alloy vs Olivetone paint color comparison

Mineral Alloy vs Olivetone

Mineral AlloyBenjamin MoorevsOlivetoneBenjamin MooreΔE 37.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Mineral Alloy reads as blue-grey, while Olivetone reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 28 vs 22, Mineral Alloy will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mineral Alloy's blue character against Olivetone's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 37.9, 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

Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore · 1622
LRV28.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1622
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Olivetone
Benjamin Moore · 252
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number252
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mineral Alloy vs Olivetone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral Alloy on one side and Olivetone 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.