Turkish Bay Leaf vs Straw
Where Turkish Bay Leaf belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Straw is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Turkish Bay Leaf belongs to the beige-yellow family and Straw to the beige family. Straw (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Turkish Bay Leaf (LRV 49), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.5, 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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Turkish Bay Leaf vs Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Turkish Bay Leaf on one side and Straw 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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