Pale Straw 2021-70 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCF8DC, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Mist from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF8DC · 2021-70
Pale Straw
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Straw Technical Profile
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Pale Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePale Straw
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLight Mist
Light Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Sun
Behr
Nearly identical
Shining Bright
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Enlightenment
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Lilly
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spring Pear White
PPG
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Moonbeam
Kilz
Very similar
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Straw
#FCF8DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Pale Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Straw Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pale Straw.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Straw have?
Pale Straw by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Straw are Light Mist by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Warm Sun by Behr (a near-identical match), Canyon Cloud by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Straw'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 Pale Straw?
Pale Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.