Lightning White vs Old Straw Hat paint color comparison

Lightning White vs Old Straw Hat

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Lightning White reads as beige-white, while Old Straw Hat reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (87 vs 85), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lightning White
Benjamin Moore · 2019-70
LRV86.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2019-70
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Old Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore · 337
LRV85.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number337
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lightning White vs Old Straw Hat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lightning White on one side and Old 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.