Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore is a rich, medium-dark taupe characterized by complex brown, violet, and gray undertones. This warm, versatile neutral adds a layer of sophisticated depth and unique character to cozy, enveloping spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 2109-40 |
| HEX Code | #8E7F79 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 22.98 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Taupe |
| Hidden Undertones | Brown, Violet, And Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, West |
| Best For | Dining rooms, libraries, bedrooms, exterior accents, cabinetry |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This moody taupe hue applied to dining walls, paired with dark walnut and brushed brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft evening candlelight mixed with dim ambient sconce light
- Trim Color:BM Chantilly Lace
- Key Materials:Smoked glass, dark walnut wood
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed brass
- Vibe:Moody and Intimate
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A rich brownish-gray coating floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, complementing olive green velvet and herringbone oak.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused afternoon side-light through tall windows
- Woodwork:Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in
- Accent Fabric:Olive green velvet
- Flooring:Herringbone oak
- Architectural Style:Dark Academia
Digital material board: A warm brownish-gray wall color paired with ivory linen bedding and raw travertine stone.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, warm morning sunlight
- Coordinating Color:BM White Dove
- Bedding:Ivory linen
- Accents:Travertine stone, matte black metal
- Style:Organic Modern
Complementary Paint Colors
Exterior color study: This earthy taupe accentuates a classic front door and window shutters under bright midday sunlight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, direct midday sunlight with sharp shadows
- Primary Siding:BM Swiss Coffee
- Accent Element:Front door and shutters painted in
- Hardware:Aged bronze
- Landscape:Lush boxwood greens
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A sophisticated brownish-taupe finish applied to shaker cabinets, beautifully contrasting with glossy Zellige tile and marble.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead recessed lighting mixed with a warm under-cabinet glow
- Cabinet Style:Shaker cabinets in
- Countertop:Calacatta marble
- Backsplash:Glossy Zellige tile
- Hardware:Polished nickel
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