Timothy Straw vs Turning Leaf paint color comparison

Timothy Straw vs Turning Leaf

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Timothy Straw (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Turning Leaf (LRV 35), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.7, 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.

Color Details

Timothy Straw
Benjamin Moore · 2149-40
LRV47.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2149-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Turning Leaf
Benjamin Moore · 384
LRV35.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number384
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Timothy Straw vs Turning Leaf Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timothy Straw on one side and Turning Leaf 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.