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.
Will Smoked Oyster clash with your room?
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
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Smoked Oyster in real rooms.North-Facing Primary Bedroom
"The paint's dusty rose-taupe undertone harmonizes effortlessly with the pink floral bedding and antique brass sconces, though its low LRV absorbs substantial light in north exposure and sits close in depth to the taupe headboard."