Timothy Straw vs Wandering Heart
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Timothy Straw belongs to the beige-yellow family and Wandering Heart to the beige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (47 vs 49), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Timothy Straw runs yellow while Wandering Heart is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.9 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.
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Timothy Straw vs Wandering Heart Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timothy Straw on one side and Wandering Heart 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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