Yellow Iris vs Timid Absinthe
Yellow Iris (Benjamin Moore) and Timid Absinthe (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Yellow Iris reads as beige-yellow, while Timid Absinthe reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 77 for Yellow Iris vs 72 for Timid Absinthe — means Yellow Iris will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Yellow Iris vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yellow Iris on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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