ColorplanStraw
No.52 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 50 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Straw (No.52) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Walk on the Beach (CSP-975) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Pointing (No.2003).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 50.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9B780 |
| RGB | 217, 183, 128 |
| HSL | 37°, 54%, 68% |
About Straw
Straw (No.52) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 50, Straw has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Print Room Yellow (No.69), it's cooler and more muted.
How Straw changes with the light
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
Straw's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
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 Straw can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Straw will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Straw in real homes
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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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Honeymoon (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Straw questions
What undertone does Straw have?
Straw has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Straw's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Straw a light or dark color?
Straw has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Straw has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Straw in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Walk on the Beach CSP-975 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Straw?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Straw's undertone.
Where does Straw work best?
Straw works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 50, Straw has visible color without darkening a room much.
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