Folk Art vs Straw
Where Folk Art belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Straw is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Folk Art belongs to the beige-yellow family and Straw to the beige family. Straw (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Folk Art (LRV 61), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Folk Art vs Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Folk Art on one side and Straw 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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