Bassoon vs Timber Beam
Where Bassoon belongs to Little Greene's range, Timber Beam is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Bassoon belongs to the beige family and Timber Beam to the beige-greige family. Bassoon (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Timber Beam (LRV 24), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.1, 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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Bassoon vs Timber Beam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bassoon on one side and Timber Beam 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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