Ocean Abyss vs Crisp Straw
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while Crisp Straw comes from Benjamin Moore. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Crisp Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 68 vs 7, Crisp Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 61-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ocean Abyss's blue character against Crisp Straw's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 65.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ocean Abyss vs Crisp Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Crisp Straw on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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