Maidenhair Fern vs Old Straw Hat
Maidenhair Fern and Old Straw Hat come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Maidenhair Fern belongs to the beige-greige family and Old Straw Hat to the beige-yellow family. The 27-point LRV gap — 85 for Old Straw Hat vs 59 for Maidenhair Fern — means Old Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 13.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Maidenhair Fern vs Old Straw Hat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maidenhair Fern on one side and Old 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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