Comparison

Natural Linen vs Oxford Stone

Benjamin Moore CC-90 and Farrow & Ball 264, ΔE 4.36 apart

Benjamin Moore Natural Linen CC-90 on a wall, hex #D7CDB7
Natural Linen Benjamin Moore CC-90
Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone 264 on a wall, hex #CFC1AD
Oxford Stone Farrow & Ball 264
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.36Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Benjamin Moore Natural Linen (CC-90) and Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone (264) measure a delta-E of 4.36 apart. Natural Linen is 5.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.2 and 11.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Oxford Stone depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 54.4 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Natural Linen and Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone?

Benjamin Moore Natural Linen and Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone are delta-E 4.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Natural Linen and Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Natural Linen and Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone is delta-E 4.36.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Natural Linen or Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone?

Benjamin Moore Natural Linen is lighter than Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone by 5.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.36 Natural Linen and Oxford Stone
LIGHTESTNatural Linen LRV 59.8
DARKESTOxford Stone LRV 54.4
SPREAD5.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Natural Linen Oxford Stone
Brand Benjamin Moore Farrow & Ball
Code CC-90 264
Hex #D7CDB7 #CFC1AD
Light reflectance 59.8 54.4
Undertone yellow undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 12.2 11.9
Hue angle 90.9° 82.2°
Color family tan tan

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