Blue Lapis vs Old Straw Hat
Blue Lapis and Old Straw Hat come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Blue Lapis reads as blue, while Old Straw Hat reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 85 for Old Straw Hat vs 27 for Blue Lapis — means Old Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Lapis leans blue, Old Straw Hat reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 68.4 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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Blue Lapis vs Old Straw Hat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Lapis 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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