Andes Summit vs Straw Hat

Andes Summit and Straw Hat come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Andes Summit reads as blue-grey, while Straw Hat reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 43-point LRV gap — 57 for Straw Hat vs 14 for Andes Summit — means Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Where Andes Summit leans blue, Straw Hat reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.