ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pale Straw (2021-70) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 92. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 92.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBF7DB |
| RGB | 251, 247, 219 |
| HSL | 53°, 80%, 92% |
About Pale Straw
Pale Straw (2021-70) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 92, Pale 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 Pale 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 Creme Brulee (2022-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pale Straw changes with the light
Pale Straw 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
Pale Straw's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pale 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 Pale Straw can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pale Straw will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pale Straw in real homes
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Pale 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: New White (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pale Straw questions
What undertone does Pale Straw have?
Pale Straw has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Straw's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pale Straw a light or dark color?
Pale Straw has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 92.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 92, Pale Straw reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pale Straw in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pale Straw?
Pale Straw is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Pale Straw work best?
Pale Straw works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 92, Pale Straw reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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