Spring Morning vs Timid Absinthe
Where Spring Morning belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Spring Morning reads as beige-yellow, while Timid Absinthe reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Timid Absinthe (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Spring Morning (LRV 60), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.5 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.
Color Details
Spring Morning vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Morning on one side and Timid Absinthe 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.
More Spring Morning comparisons
See how Spring Morning stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
