Downing Straw vs Toffee
Where Downing Straw belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Toffee is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Downing Straw (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Toffee (LRV 37), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.2 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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Downing Straw vs Toffee Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downing Straw on one side and Toffee 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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