ColorplanBenjamin Moore Straw Hat (CC-290) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 59. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127), Farrow & Ball Cream (No.44) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 59.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9C9A1 |
| RGB | 217, 201, 161 |
| HSL | 43°, 42%, 74% |
About Straw Hat
Straw Hat (CC-290) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 59, Straw Hat has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down 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. Next to Dunmore Cream (HC-29), it's darker.
How Straw Hat changes with the light
Straw Hat 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
Straw Hat's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
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 Straw Hat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Straw Hat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Straw Hat in real homes
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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.
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Straw Hat questions
What undertone does Straw Hat have?
Straw Hat has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Straw Hat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Straw Hat a light or dark color?
Straw Hat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 59, Straw Hat has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Straw Hat in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Cream No.44 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Straw Hat?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Straw Hat's undertone.
Where does Straw Hat work best?
Straw Hat works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 59, Straw Hat has visible color without darkening a room much.
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