Rice Paddy vs Straw
Where Rice Paddy belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Straw is a Tikkurila color. Rice Paddy reads as beige-yellow, while Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (66 vs 65), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.7 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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Rice Paddy vs Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rice Paddy on one side and Straw 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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