Straw Bale vs Velvet
Straw Bale is a Cloverdale Paint color while Velvet comes from Jotun. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 60 vs 52, Straw Bale will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Straw Bale vs Velvet in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Straw Bale and Velvet are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Straw Bale has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Straw Bale gives the walls a little more lift.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Straw Bale reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Straw Bale vs Velvet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straw Bale on one side and Velvet 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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