Downing Straw vs Mannered Gold

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Downing Straw belongs to the beige family and Mannered Gold to the beige-red family. Downing Straw (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Mannered Gold (LRV 34), a difference of 9 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 9.5 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.