Downing Straw vs Piazza
Downing Straw (Sherwin-Williams) and Piazza (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Downing Straw reads as beige, while Piazza reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 65 for Piazza vs 43 for Downing Straw — means Piazza will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 26.1 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.
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Downing Straw vs Piazza Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downing Straw on one side and Piazza 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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