Golden Straw vs Grey Blue
Where Golden Straw belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Golden Straw belongs to the beige family and Grey Blue to the blue-grey family. Golden Straw (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 63.3, 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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Golden Straw vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Straw on one side and Grey Blue 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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