Bauhaus Buff vs Downing Straw

Bauhaus Buff and Downing Straw come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 29-point LRV gap — 72 for Bauhaus Buff vs 43 for Downing Straw — means Bauhaus Buff will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 25.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.