Princeton Gold vs Timothy Straw

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Princeton Gold belongs to the beige family and Timothy Straw to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 47 vs 39, Timothy Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Princeton Gold's red character against Timothy Straw's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Princeton Gold
Benjamin Moore · HC-14
Hex#C2AA6C
LRV39.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-14
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Timothy Straw
Benjamin Moore · 2149-40
Hex#C6B984
LRV47.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2149-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Princeton Gold vs Timothy Straw Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Princeton Gold on one side and Timothy Straw on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Princeton Gold comparisons

See how Princeton Gold stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Princeton Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Princeton Gold
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Princeton Gold
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Princeton Gold
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Princeton Gold
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Princeton Gold reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Princeton Gold
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Princeton Gold
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Princeton Gold
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Princeton Gold reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Princeton Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Princeton Gold
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Princeton Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Princeton Gold
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Princeton Gold reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Princeton Gold
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Princeton Gold
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Princeton Gold reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Princeton Gold
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice

Piazza
Princeton Gold
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Princeton Gold
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Princeton Gold
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Princeton Gold reads slightly lighter

Senses
Princeton Gold
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Princeton Gold
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Princeton Gold
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Princeton Gold
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Princeton Gold reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Princeton Gold
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Princeton Gold reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Princeton Gold
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Princeton Gold
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Princeton Gold
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Princeton Gold reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Princeton Gold
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Princeton Gold
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Princeton Gold
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Princeton Gold
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Princeton Gold is the lighter choice