Old Straw Hat vs Simply White
Old Straw Hat and Simply White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Old Straw Hat belongs to the beige-yellow family and Simply White to the beige-white family. The 4-point LRV gap — 90 for Simply White vs 85 for Old Straw Hat — means Simply White 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 16.1 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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Old Straw Hat vs Simply White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Straw Hat on one side and Simply White 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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