Timothy Straw
2149-40 · #C6B984 · LRV 47 — warm yellow tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Chilled Wine41
- 3Timothy Straw47
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Jackfruit62
What Color Is Timothy Straw, Really?
Timothy Straw reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2149-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Timothy Straw
Timothy Straw is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Timothy Straw
Timothy Straw sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Timothy Straw are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2149-40 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Wheat GrassSW 6408 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.5 | 48 | Color page → |
| Behr | Gnome GreenT13-19 · Behr | 1.9 | 49 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Halfway GreenP096 · Valspar | 1.1 | 50.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Appalachian TrailPPG1105-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.5 | 50 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Golden Valley50YY 47/337 · Glidden | 2.4 | 47 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Dill Seed322-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.4 | 49 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Timothy Straw within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C6B984 in HSL space. Pair Timothy Straw with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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