Straw Hat vs S 2005-Y20R
Where Straw Hat belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 2005-Y20R is a NCS color. Straw Hat reads as beige, while S 2005-Y20R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Straw Hat (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y20R (LRV 55), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Straw Hat runs red while S 2005-Y20R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Hat vs S 2005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straw Hat on one side and S 2005-Y20R 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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