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.
Ref. #DACAA2 · 270
Straw Hat
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
Straw Hat 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 Straw Hat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Straw Hat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.