Timothy Straw vs Treron

Timothy StrawBenjamin MoorevsTreronFarrow & BallΔE 25.6Very different colors

Timothy Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Treron comes from Farrow & Ball. Timothy Straw reads as beige-yellow, while Treron reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 47 vs 25, Timothy Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Timothy Straw's yellow character against Treron's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Hex#C6B984
LRV47.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2149-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Treron
Farrow & Ball · 292
Hex#8b8a77
LRV24.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number292
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Timothy Straw vs Treron Simulated Comparison

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

More Timothy Straw comparisons

See how Timothy Straw stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Timothy Straw
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Timothy Straw
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Timothy Straw
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Timothy Straw
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Timothy Straw
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Timothy Straw
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Timothy Straw
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Timothy Straw
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Timothy Straw
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Timothy Straw
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Timothy Straw reads slightly lighter

Naval
Timothy Straw
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Timothy Straw
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Timothy Straw
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Timothy Straw
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Timothy Straw reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Timothy Straw
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Timothy Straw
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Timothy Straw
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Timothy Straw
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Timothy Straw
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Timothy Straw
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Timothy Straw
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Timothy Straw
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Timothy Straw reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Timothy Straw
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Timothy Straw
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Timothy Straw
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Timothy Straw
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Timothy Straw
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Timothy Straw
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Timothy Straw
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Timothy Straw
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter