Downing Straw vs Botanical Beauty
Where Downing Straw belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Botanical Beauty is a Valspar color. Downing Straw reads as beige, while Botanical Beauty reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Botanical Beauty (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Downing Straw (LRV 43), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.9, 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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Downing Straw vs Botanical Beauty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downing Straw on one side and Botanical Beauty 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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