Old Straw Hat 337 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FAF3CB, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Morning from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FAF3CB · 337
Old Straw Hat
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Old Straw Hat Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAF3CB
RGB250, 243, 203
Estimated LRV85.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Summer Morning
Valspar
#F9F1C9
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Spring Fever
Vista Paint
#FAF3CD
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Custard Cream
Behr
#FBF5CE
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Lemon Tint
Hirshfield's
#FCF3CB
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Fresh Honeydew
Dunn-Edwards
#F6EFC5
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Silk Star
PPG
#F5EEC6
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Moonbeam
Kilz
#F8F1CE
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Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F2EAC3
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Colors That Work With Old Straw Hat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Straw Hat
#FAF3CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8CB67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Straw Hat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Straw Hat Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Old Straw Hat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Straw Hat have?
Old Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Old Straw Hat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Straw Hat are Summer Morning by Valspar (a close digital match), Spring Fever by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Summer Smile by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Old Straw Hat's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Old Straw Hat?
Old Straw Hat has a estimated lightness value of 85.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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