Timothy Straw vs Cool Avocado
Timothy Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Cool Avocado comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. With LRVs of 47 and 46, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Timothy Straw's yellow character against Cool Avocado's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Cool Avocado Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timothy Straw on one side and Cool Avocado 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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