ColorplanBenjamin Moore Crisp Straw (2157-50) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 71. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Compatible Cream (SW 6387) and Behr Butter Cookie (ICC-41). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 70.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9D5B0 |
| RGB | 249, 213, 176 |
| HSL | 30°, 86%, 83% |
About Crisp Straw
Crisp Straw (2157-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 71, Crisp Straw reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Crisp Straw's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Peach Complexion (115); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Crisp Straw changes with the light
Crisp Straw has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Crisp Straw's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Crisp Straw will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Crisp Straw can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Crisp Straw will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Crisp Straw in real homes
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Crisp Straw equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Crisp Straw questions
What undertone does Crisp Straw have?
Crisp Straw has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Crisp Straw's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Crisp Straw a light or dark color?
Crisp Straw has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Crisp Straw reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Crisp Straw in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Behr: Butter Cookie ICC-41 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Crisp Straw?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Crisp Straw's undertone.
Where does Crisp Straw work best?
Crisp Straw works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 71, Crisp Straw reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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