Marina Gray vs Old Straw Hat

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Marina Gray belongs to the grey family and Old Straw Hat to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 85 vs 44, Old Straw Hat will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Marina Gray's blue character against Old Straw Hat's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.