If you’re renovating your bedroom, living space or exterior, and looking for a deep, warm neutral with timeless character—Dulux Oyster Linen could be your perfect match. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use this colour in a full colour scheme, explain its undertone and LRV, and show you how to build a room palette from one piece of fabric (yes, really!).

I’m Bozica, a qualified interior designer and colour specialist, and this is exactly how I create paint selections for my clients—and myself.

🎨 What Is Dulux Oyster Linen?

• Undertone: Beige with a soft green base

• LRV (Light Reflectance Value): 45

• Category: Deep neutral

Dulux Oyster Linen is a mid-depth beige with a gentle green undertone. The LRV of 45 tells us it has a lot of depth, making it better suited for individual rooms (like bedrooms, theatre rooms, or lounges) rather than large open-plan living.

✨ Use colours with LRV 60+ for open-plan spaces. Colours under 60—like Oyster Linen—are richer and more intimate, perfect for feature rooms.

🧪 How to Use Oyster Linen in a Colour Scheme

To create a harmonious space, you must consider:

• Your existing fixed elements (like tiles, flooring, cabinetry)

• The undertones in those materials

• A rule of no more than two undertones per space

Oyster Linen pairs beautifully with soft warm whites that have a subtle yellow base. I tested several and found a perfect white to use for:

• Skirtings

• Architraves

• Internal doors

💡 Inspiration: Start with Fabric

This is my favourite way to design colour schemes—starting with a beautiful piece of fabric.

I found a fabric featuring:

• A neutral branch tone (that matched Oyster Linen)

• A soft white

• A muted blue

• A soft teal green

• A hint of warm gold

From this one fabric, I built an entire scheme:

• Walls: Dulux Oyster Linen

• White trims: Soft warm white from the fabric

• Accent cushions or velvet ottoman: Dusty blue

• Gold details: In artwork frames or accessories

• Bedding or curtains: Inspired by the teal or leafy tones

💡 Tip: Paint colour is everywhere, not just on the walls—flooring, tiles, fabrics, stone, even decor. That’s why paint samples are your best shopping tool!

🪟 What Whites to Pair with Oyster Linen?

Whites must be chosen based on undertone compatibility. For Oyster Linen:

• ✅ Use warm whites with a soft yellow base

• ❌ Avoid cool whites or whites with blue/violet undertones—they’ll clash

Recommended uses:

• Skirtings, architraves, doors

• Internal ceilings

• Window trims (if not white aluminium)

🏡 Can You Use Dulux Oyster Linen Outside?

Yes—and it looks beautiful.

Outside, it will appear even lighter due to natural light exposure. Use it on:

• Weatherboard homes

• Rendered façades

• Hebel walls

For best results:

• Pair with white windows or trims

• Keep your exterior colour scheme to one undertone only

• Use matching downpipes in the same beige-green undertone

• Avoid mixing in clashing neutrals—stick to a monochromatic palette

🪵 Does It Work with All Flooring?

Yes, if the undertone is correct.

Oyster Linen pairs well with:

• Timber floors with green or neutral undertones

• Red-based floors like cherry or mahogany—it softens the warmth

• Tiles—only if the tile has a green or warm beige undertone

⚠️ Test your paint sample vertically next to your flooring (not flat!) to ensure the undertones align.

🎯 Final Thoughts: Why I Love Dulux Oyster Linen

• ✅ Perfect depth for intimate, cosy spaces

• ✅ Elegant and timeless

• ✅ Pairs well with warm whites and earthy tones

• ✅ Suitable for both interior and exterior

• ✅ Great with many types of flooring and carpet

🎁 Free Downloads to Help You Choose the Right White

Still unsure? Before you even pick up a brush, make sure you actually understand how to choose white paint and neutrals for your home. I’ve created two free downloads that will walk you through:

📌 Read This Before You Renovate or Build
📌 Understand the 4 Types of White + How to Choose the Right One for Your Home

They’ll help you avoid costly mistakes and feel more confident in your decision-making.

🎓 Want Step-by-Step Colour Selection Help?

If you're ready to learn how to choose white paint, test undertones, and create a full neutral colour scheme for your home, then join my online course. It's designed for homeowners who want to get it right the first time—without needing a designer.

👉 Check out the course here
It’s packed with visual guides, video tutorials, and includes access to a private Facebook group where you can ask me questions directly.