Normandy vs Oat Straw

Normandy and Oat Straw come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Normandy reads as blue-grey, while Oat Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 49 for Oat Straw vs 22 for Normandy — means Oat Straw will open up a space more effectively. Where Normandy leans blue, Oat Straw reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.9 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.