ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old Straw Hat (337) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 88. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71). For trim, try Pale Straw (2021-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 87.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9F2CA |
| RGB | 249, 242, 202 |
| HSL | 51°, 80%, 88% |
About Old Straw Hat
Old Straw Hat (337) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 88, Old Straw Hat 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 Old Straw Hat'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 Light of the Moon (365); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Old Straw Hat changes with the light
Old Straw Hat is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Old Straw Hat's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Old Straw Hat 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 Old Straw Hat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Old Straw Hat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Old Straw Hat in real homes
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Old Straw Hat 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 4.2
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old Straw Hat questions
What undertone does Old Straw Hat have?
Old Straw Hat has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old Straw Hat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old Straw Hat a light or dark color?
Old Straw Hat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 87.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 88, Old Straw Hat reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Old Straw Hat in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Old Straw Hat?
Try Pale Straw (2021-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Old Straw Hat's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Old Straw Hat work best?
Old Straw Hat works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 88, Old Straw Hat reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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