Timothy Straw vs Agreeable Gray
Where Timothy Straw belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Timothy Straw reads as beige-yellow, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Timothy Straw (LRV 47), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Timothy Straw runs yellow while Agreeable Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.2, 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.
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Timothy Straw vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timothy Straw on one side and Agreeable Gray 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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