Simple Pleasures vs Downing Straw
Simple Pleasures (Benjamin Moore) and Downing Straw (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 43 for Downing Straw vs 39 for Simple Pleasures — means Downing Straw will open up a space more effectively. Where Simple Pleasures leans red, Downing Straw reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Simple Pleasures vs Downing Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simple Pleasures on one side and Downing 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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