They call it Mellow vs Timid Absinthe
They call it Mellow is a Sherwin-Williams color while Timid Absinthe comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, They call it Mellow belongs to the beige family and Timid Absinthe to the yellow family. At LRV 79 vs 72, They call it Mellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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They call it Mellow vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see They call it Mellow on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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At LRV 79 vs 58, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 27, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 79 vs 55, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 13, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 44, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 79 vs 66, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 79 vs 12, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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They call it Mellow reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 12, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 45, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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