Old Straw Hat vs New White
Old Straw Hat is a Benjamin Moore color while New White comes from Farrow & Ball. Old Straw Hat reads as beige-yellow, while New White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 82, Old Straw Hat will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Old Straw Hat's yellow character against New White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 New White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Straw Hat on one side and New 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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