Alpine White vs Timothy Straw

Alpine White and Timothy Straw come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Alpine White belongs to the beige-white family and Timothy Straw to the beige-yellow family. The 40-point LRV gap — 88 for Alpine White vs 47 for Timothy Straw — means Alpine White will open up a space more effectively. Where Alpine White leans warm, Timothy Straw reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.1 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.