Benjamin Moore Straw Hat 270
| Official page: | Straw Hat 270 |
| Code: | 270 |
| Name: | Straw Hat |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Straw Hat?
Benjamin Moore 270, also known as Straw Hat, is a warm, inviting shade reminiscent of sun-kissed fields. This color pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as olive green and terracotta, creating a harmonious and grounded aesthetic. When combined with accents in deep navy-blue or crisp white, the versatility of Straw Hat truly shines through, effortlessly transitioning between classic and contemporary styles. Whether used as a bold statement wall or as a comforting backdrop, Benjamin Moore 270 adds a touch of natural elegance to any space.
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What are Benjamin Moore Straw Hat undertones?
Straw Hat 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:
#D9C9A1
RGB code:
217, 201, 161
Is Benjamin Moore Straw Hat 270 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 43° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
270 Straw Hat HSL code: 43, 42%, 74%
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 Hat
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Straw Hat:
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
270
Straw Hat
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 Straw Hat with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.
LRV of Straw Hat
Straw Hat has an LRV of 57.12% 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 57.12%, 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 | #D9C9A1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 217, 201, 161 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.10%, 78.82%, 63.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 25.81% Value: 85.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 42, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.37 Yellow: 25.81 Key: 14.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 201.224 I: 22.388 Q: -9.063 | |
| XYZ | X: 55.935 Y: 59.1 Z: 42.169 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.346 a:-0.593 b:22.055 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.346 u:12.129 v:30.94 | |
| Decimal | 14272929 | |
| Hunter Lab | 76.876, -4.658, 21.291 | |
Benjamin Moore 270 Straw Hat
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