ColorplanBenjamin Moore Timothy Straw (2149-40) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Churlish Green (No.251) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try Swiss Coffee (OC-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C6B984 |
| RGB | 198, 185, 132 |
| HSL | 48°, 37%, 65% |
About Timothy Straw
Timothy Straw (2149-40) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 48, Timothy Straw has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Timothy Straw's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Henderson Buff (HC-15), it's cooler.
How Timothy Straw changes with the light
Timothy Straw has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Timothy Straw's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Timothy Straw will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Timothy Straw can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Timothy Straw will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Timothy Straw in real homes
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Timothy Straw equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Ramie (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Timothy Straw questions
What undertone does Timothy Straw have?
Timothy Straw has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Timothy Straw's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Timothy Straw a light or dark color?
Timothy Straw has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Timothy Straw has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Timothy Straw in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Timothy Straw?
Try Swiss Coffee (OC-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Timothy Straw's undertone.
Where does Timothy Straw work best?
Timothy Straw works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Timothy Straw has visible color without darkening a room much.
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