You Are My Sunshine vs Timid Absinthe
Where You Are My Sunshine belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, You Are My Sunshine belongs to the beige-yellow family and Timid Absinthe to the yellow family. You Are My Sunshine (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Timid Absinthe (LRV 72), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.7, 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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You Are My Sunshine vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see You Are My Sunshine 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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