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Benjamin Moore Straw Hat CC-290

Straw Hat

Benjamin Moore

CC-290

About Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 59.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d9c9a1

RGB: 217, 201, 161

Hue43°

Saturation42%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Straw Hat from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Straw Hat

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Straw Hat looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Straw Hat CC-290 a warm or cool color?
Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Straw Hat?
Straw Hat sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Straw Hat?
Brightness is about 59%. Saturation is around 42%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #d9c9a1. The RGB value is 217, 201, 161.
Is Straw Hat better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Straw Hat has brightness around 59%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Straw Hat?
You can match Straw Hat with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Straw Hat work best in a home?
Straw Hat works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Straw Hat compare to a pure white paint?
Straw Hat is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Straw Hat in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Straw Hat

Benjamin Moore

CC-290

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Straw Hat in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Straw Hat

Benjamin Moore

CC-290

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Straw Hat. They add contrast without clashing.

Straw Hat

Benjamin Moore

CC-290

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