Timothy Straw vs Hay
Timothy Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Hay comes from Farrow & Ball. Timothy Straw reads as beige-yellow, while Hay reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 58 vs 47, Hay will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Timothy Straw's yellow character against Hay's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.6, 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.
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Timothy Straw vs Hay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timothy Straw on one side and Hay 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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