Straw Hat vs Denim Drift
Straw Hat (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Straw Hat reads as beige, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 57 for Straw Hat vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Straw Hat will open up a space more effectively. Where Straw Hat leans warm, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Straw Hat vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straw Hat on one side and Denim Drift on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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A 3-point LRV gap (60 vs 57) makes Agreeable Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
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With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 84 vs 57, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Straw Hat reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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