Straw vs White Dove
Straw and White Dove come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Straw belongs to the beige family and White Dove to the beige-greige family. The 13-point LRV gap — 83 for White Dove vs 70 for Straw — means White Dove will open up a space more effectively. Where Straw leans red, White Dove reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.1 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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Straw vs White Dove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straw on one side and White Dove 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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At LRV 70 vs 24, Straw is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 57, Straw is decisively the brighter choice.
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