Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect muted green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth and if it might be right for your home!

If you love neutral tones but want something with a little more personality, green-gray paint colors might be just what you need!

Green-grays bring a soft, organic vibe to your space, creating a peaceful, grounded feeling.

They’re muted enough to work like a neutral but with just enough color to keep things interesting.

One shade I love is Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth. It’s rich, versatile, and works beautifully in so many rooms.

Want to see what makes this color a standout? Let’s take a closer look!

Oil Cloth, Benjamin Moore, CSP-760

Oil Cloth is a muted green-gray, perfect for creating both a trendy and timeless vibe in your space.

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Color Family

Oil Cloth is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

35

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 35, Oil Cloth is a mid-toned paint color. It’s not too light, not too dark.

If you have a very bright room, it will look more washed out. If your space is dark, the color will look heavier on the walls.

RGB Colors

R: 159 G: 161 B: 148

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#9fa194

Undertones

Oil Cloth is a muted green with gray and yellow undertones.

The yellow adds warmth in spaces with plenty of natural light, while the gray keeps it feeling balanced and not overly green.

I’ve noticed that Oil Cloth often looks like a soft, muted green in most spaces.

In south-facing rooms with lots of sunlight, it leans warmer and cozier.

In north-facing or darker rooms, it shifts slightly cooler, taking on more of a green-gray tone.

Best uses

This color is bolder than a true neutral, but it is definitely the type of color that would work as a whole house paint color. 

Oil Cloth would look great when used for any of the following:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Heather Gray
• Behr Strong Winds
• Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog
• Benjamin Moore Sabre Gray
• Behr Woodland Sage
• Sherwin Williams Rare Gray
• Benjamin Moore Creekside Green

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Coordinating Colors

Oil Cloth pairs well with warm neutrals (off-whites, grays, browns, greiges) as well as neutral-adjacent colors (muted / pale greens and blues).

Off-whites:

• Cloud Cover
• Glacier White
• Dove Wing
• Seapearl
• Soft Chamois

Neutral gray-browns:

• Tweed Coat
• Chelsea Gray
• Eagle Rock
• Barnwood
• Squirrel Tail

Pale green-grays:

• Gray Cashmere
• Ice Cap
• Healing Aloe
• Night Mist
• Moonshine

Trim Colors

Oil Cloth pairs well with soft whites for trim.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Oil Cloth.

What are the undertones of Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth?

BM Oil Cloth has gray and yellow undertones.

The yellow warms it up, especially in bright, natural light, while the gray keeps it subdued and neutral.

It’s a beautiful muted green that changes slightly depending on the light.

What Sherwin Williams color is similar to BM Oil Cloth?

There’s no exact match, but Sherwin-Williams colors like Evergreen Fog, Rare Gray, Frosted Fern, and Acacia Haze are close.

I’d recommend swatching a few of these to see which works best with your style and lighting.

What's the difference: BM Oil Cloth vs SW Sea Salt?

Oil Cloth and Sea Salt both mix green and gray, but they’re quite different:

• Oil Cloth is darker (LRV 35 vs Sea Salt’s 63).
• Oil Cloth leans more neutral and muted, while Sea Salt has blue undertones and feels a bit brighter and more saturated.

I’d suggest swatching both in your space to see how the lighting affects them. They’re both stunning, but the vibe is very different.

What's the difference: BM Oil Cloth vs SW Evergreen Fog?

Oil Cloth and Evergreen Fog are both green-gray paint colors, but here’s how they differ:

• Oil Cloth is slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs Evergreen Fog’s 30).
• Oil Cloth leans more neutral, while Evergreen Fog feels a touch more green.

Both are gorgeous choices. If you’re stuck, try swatching them side by side to see which one fits your style and space better.

What's the difference: BM Oil Cloth vs BM October Mist?

Oil Cloth is darker and more muted than October Mist.

• Oil Cloth (LRV 35) leans more green-gray and neutral.
• October Mist (LRV 47) is a lighter, sage green and feels more saturated.

If you’re torn, I recommend testing both in your room. Seeing them in your lighting can make a huge difference!

What color trim goes with BM Oil Cloth?

Soft whites look fantastic with Oil Cloth. They keep the look fresh and clean while letting the muted green-gray shine.

My top picks are BM White Dove, SW Alabaster, or Behr Cameo White.

Before you go

Oil Cloth is a versatile green-gray that can work in so many spaces.

Its balanced undertones make it feel calm and sophisticated, whether you’re using it in a bright, sunny room or a cozy, darker space.

If you’re thinking about trying it, grab a sample and test it out.

I’ve always found that seeing the color in your own light is the best way to know if it’s right for you. You’ll love how soft and grounding it feels in any room!

Thanks for reading!