Heirloom Gold vs Straw Hat

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Heirloom Gold belongs to the beige-yellow family and Straw Hat to the beige family. With LRVs of 58 and 57, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Heirloom Gold's warm character against Straw Hat's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.