Moonshine vs Oystershell paint color comparison

Moonshine vs Oystershell

Moonshine and Oystershell come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Moonshine reads as grey, while Oystershell reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 67 vs 68 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Moonshine leans warm, Oystershell reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Moonshine
Benjamin Moore · 2140-60
LRV66.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2140-60
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Oystershell
Benjamin Moore · 864
LRV67.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number864
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Moonshine vs Oystershell Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moonshine on one side and Oystershell 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.