Benjamin Moore Golden Straw 2152-50
| Official page: | Golden Straw 2152-50 |
| Code: | 2152-50 |
| Name: | Golden Straw |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Golden Straw?
Benjamin Moore's Golden Straw (2152-50) is a warm and inviting hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This golden yellow tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft greys, and rich earthy tones like olive green and terracotta. Complementing Golden Straw with accents in navy blue or dusty rose can create a harmonious color palette that exudes elegance and charm. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture and decor, Golden Straw adds a sunny disposition to rooms and works particularly well in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. Elevate your space with the enriching warmth of Benjamin Moore's Golden Straw (2152-50) and watch as it transforms your home into a cozy haven.
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What are Benjamin Moore Golden Straw undertones?
The undertone of Golden Straw can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#EFDDB5
RGB code:
239, 221, 181
Is Benjamin Moore Golden Straw 2152-50 cool or warm?
With a hue of 41° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2152-50 Golden Straw HSL code: 41, 64%, 82%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Golden Straw
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Golden Straw:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2152-50
Golden Straw
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Golden Straw with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Denim Wash and Harlequin Blue.
LRV of Golden Straw
Golden Straw has an LRV of 69.86% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 69.86%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EFDDB5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 239, 221, 181 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.73%, 86.67%, 70.98% | |
| HSV | Hue: 41° Saturation: 24.27% Value: 93.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 64, 82) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.53 Yellow: 24.27 Key: 6.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 221.822 I: 23.58 Q: -8.64 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.793 Y: 73.402 Z: 54.195 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.639 a:0.058 b:21.912 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.639 u:13.285 v:31.226 | |
| Decimal | 15719861 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.675, -4.52, 22.467 |
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