Bonsai vs Straw Hat
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Bonsai belongs to the beige-greige family and Straw Hat to the beige family. Straw Hat (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Bonsai (LRV 13), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bonsai runs yellow while Straw Hat is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Bonsai vs Straw Hat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bonsai on one side and 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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