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.
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Marina Gray vs Old Straw Hat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marina Gray 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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