Henderson Buff vs Straw Hat paint color comparison

Henderson Buff vs Straw Hat

Henderson BuffBenjamin MoorevsStraw HatBenjamin MooreΔE 9.5 — Noticeable difference

Henderson Buff and Straw Hat come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Henderson Buff belongs to the beige-yellow family and Straw Hat to the beige family. The 8-point LRV gap — 57 for Straw Hat vs 49 for Henderson Buff — means Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Where Henderson Buff leans yellow, Straw Hat reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Henderson Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-15
LRV48.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore · 270
LRV57.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number270
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Henderson Buff vs Straw Hat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Henderson Buff on one side and Straw Hat on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.