Timothy Straw vs Piazza

Timothy StrawBenjamin MoorevsPiazzaTikkurilaΔE 24.8Distinct difference

Timothy Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Piazza comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Timothy Straw belongs to the beige-yellow family and Piazza to the beige-greige family. At LRV 65 vs 47, Piazza will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 24.8, 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
Piazza
Tikkurila · Y487
Hex#D7D3C8
LRV65.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberY487
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Timothy Straw vs Piazza Simulated Comparison

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

Denim Drift
Timothy Straw
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Timothy Straw
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

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

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

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

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

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

Black grey
Timothy Straw
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Timothy Straw
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Timothy Straw
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Timothy Straw
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Timothy Straw reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Timothy Straw
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Timothy Straw
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Timothy Straw
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Timothy Straw
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Timothy Straw
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Timothy Straw
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Timothy Straw
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Timothy Straw reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Timothy Straw
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Timothy Straw
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Timothy Straw
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Timothy Straw
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Timothy Straw is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Timothy Straw
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Nearly identical in tone