Howdy Neighbor vs Straw
Howdy Neighbor is a Cloverdale Paint color while Straw comes from Tikkurila. Howdy Neighbor reads as beige-yellow, while Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 65 and 65, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Howdy Neighbor vs Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Howdy Neighbor 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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