Battenberg vs Old Straw Hat
Battenberg and Old Straw Hat come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 10-point LRV gap — 85 for Old Straw Hat vs 75 for Battenberg — means Old Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Where Battenberg leans warm, Old Straw Hat reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.6 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.
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Battenberg vs Old Straw Hat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Battenberg on one side and Old Straw Hat 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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