Straw vs S 2005-Y40R
Where Straw belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color. Straw reads as beige, while S 2005-Y40R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (51 vs 53), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Straw vs S 2005-Y40R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Straw and S 2005-Y40R 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Straw vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straw on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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