Delaware Putty vs Timothy Straw

Delaware Putty and Timothy Straw come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Delaware Putty belongs to the beige family and Timothy Straw to the beige-yellow family. The 16-point LRV gap — 63 for Delaware Putty vs 47 for Timothy Straw — means Delaware Putty will open up a space more effectively. Where Delaware Putty leans yellow and red, Timothy Straw reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.7 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.