Antique Yellow vs Downing Straw
Where Antique Yellow belongs to Jotun's range, Downing Straw is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Antique Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Downing Straw to the beige family. Antique Yellow (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Downing Straw (LRV 43), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Antique Yellow vs Downing Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Yellow on one side and Downing 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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