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Oyster

Pearlescent beige evoking the shell and pearl of the oyster.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Oyster is the color of the sea filtered and concentrated in a shell. Its slightly iridescent beige hue evokes natural mother-of-pearl and the mystery of the pearl that forms in darkness, hidden beauty that reveals itself with time.

Synonyms & nuances

huîtrebeige huîtreoysteroyster white

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :35 (Approximate)
#DDD3C4
DMC 739
Tan Ultra Vy Lt
ΔE 35

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

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