Benjamin Moore Straw 2154-50

Official page:Straw 2154-50
Code:2154-50
Name:Straw
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Straw?

Step into a space adorned with Benjamin Moore Straw 2154-50, and instantly feel a sense of warmth and serenity wash over you. This timeless hue strikes the perfect balance between softness and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and even kitchens. Picture sunlight streaming through sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on walls painted in Straw, creating a welcoming and tranquil ambiance. Whether used as an accent color or as the main attraction, rooms bathed in Straw exude an effortlessly chic and versatile vibe that can effortlessly complement a variety of decor styles. Embrace the understated elegance of Benjamin Moore 2154-50 Straw in your home and watch as it transforms your space into a haven of comfort and style.

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What are Benjamin Moore Straw undertones?

Straw has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#F5DAA9

RGB code:

245, 218, 169

Is Benjamin Moore Straw 2154-50 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 39° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

2154-50 Straw HSL code: 39, 79%, 81%

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.

How light temperature affects 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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Straw:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Straw with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Benjamin Moore San Francisco Bay and Starry Night Blue.

LRV of Straw

Straw has an LRV of 69.88% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 69.88%, 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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HEX#F5DAA9Copy color code
RGB Decimal245, 218, 169Copy color code
RGB Percent96.08%, 85.49%, 66.27%Copy color code
HSVHue: 39° Saturation: 31.02% Value: 96.08%Copy color code
HSLhsl(39, 79, 81)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.02 Yellow: 31.02 Key: 3.92Copy color code
YIQY: 220.487 I: 31.835 Q: -9.537Copy color code
XYZX: 69.889 Y: 72.422 Z: 47.823Copy color code
CIE LabL:88.171 a:2.281 b:27.579Copy color code
CIE LuvL:88.171 u:19.779 v:38.018Copy color code
Decimal16112297Copy color code
Hunter Lab85.101, -2.334, 26.253Copy color code
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