Momentum vs Timber Beam paint color comparison

Momentum vs Timber Beam

MomentumSherwin-WilliamsvsTimber BeamSherwin-WilliamsΔE 9.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Timber Beam (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Momentum (LRV 8), a difference of 5 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 9.9 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.

Color Details

Momentum
Sherwin-Williams · 9530
LRV8.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9530
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Timber Beam
Sherwin-Williams · 9540
LRV12.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9540
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Momentum vs Timber Beam Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Momentum on one side and Timber Beam on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.