Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Straw Hat

57%LRV Value
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Straw Hat 270 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DACAA2, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gabriel’s Light from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Straw Hat Technical Profile

HEX Code#DACAA2
RGB218, 202, 162
LRV57.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Straw Hat in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Straw Hat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreStraw Hat
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGabriel’s Light

Gabriel’s Light

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Ancestral Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Eccentric Ecru

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Light Aspiration

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Golden Lake

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Mojito

Behr

Nearly identical

Foothills

PPG

Nearly identical

Ancient Scroll

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Grain .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Season'S Change

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Straw Hat

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Straw Hat

#DACAA2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8B37F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Straw Hat

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Heirloom Gold

Complement

Duchess Blue

Straw Hat Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sage

Pop

Amber

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Coat of Arms

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Straw Hat.

Straw

Benjamin Moore · CC-290

#DACAA2

Bracken Biscuit

Benjamin Moore · CW-120

#D6C4A3

Waterbury

Benjamin Moore · HC-31

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Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore · HC-35

#DFCDA8

Dunmore Cream

Benjamin Moore · HC-29

#DFCFA7

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore · HC-26

#DBCBAB

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Straw Hat — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Straw Hat have?
Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Straw Hat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Straw Hat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Straw Hat are Gabriel’s Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ancestral Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Eccentric Ecru by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Straw Hat?
Straw Hat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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