Hudson Bay vs Timothy Straw
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hudson Bay belongs to the blue family and Timothy Straw to the beige-yellow family. Timothy Straw (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Hudson Bay (LRV 10), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hudson Bay runs blue while Timothy Straw is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hudson Bay vs Timothy Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hudson Bay on one side and Timothy 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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