Oriental Iris vs Oxford White

Oriental Iris and Oxford White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Oriental Iris reads as blue, while Oxford White reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 35-point LRV gap — 87 for Oxford White vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means Oxford White will open up a space more effectively. Where Oriental Iris leans blue, Oxford White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.1 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.