Overcast vs Soft Chamois paint color comparison

Overcast vs Soft Chamois

OvercastBenjamin MoorevsSoft ChamoisBenjamin MooreΔE 5.2 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Soft Chamois (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Overcast (LRV 69), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Overcast
Benjamin Moore · OC-43
LRV68.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-43
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore · OC-13
LRV77.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-13
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Overcast vs Soft Chamois Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Overcast on one side and Soft Chamois 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.