Old Straw Hat vs Symphony Blue

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Old Straw Hat reads as beige-yellow, while Symphony Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 6, Old Straw Hat will read as the brighter of the two — a 79-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Old Straw Hat's yellow character against Symphony Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 83.2, 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.