Golden Straw vs Martica
Golden Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Martica comes from Cloverdale Paint. Hue-wise, Golden Straw belongs to the beige family and Martica to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 79 vs 70, Martica will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Golden Straw vs Martica Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Straw on one side and Martica 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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