Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Timothy Straw |
| SKU | 2149-40 |
| Hex | #C6B984 |
| RGB | 198, 185, 132 |
| HSL | 48°, 37%, 65% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore 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.
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. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Timothy Straw Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Timothy Straw from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2149-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Timothy Straw
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Timothy Straw. The nearest is Wheat Grass (SW 6408) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Timothy Straw
Behr's nearest match is Gnome Green (T13-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Timothy Straw without repainting risk. See the full Gnome Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Timothy Straw
Valspar's nearest match is Halfway Green (P096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.2 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Timothy Straw without repainting risk. See the full Halfway Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Appalachian Trail (PPG1105-5) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Appalachian Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Glidden, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Golden Valley (50YY 47/337) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Valley swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Dill Seed (322-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dill Seed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Timothy Straw
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Timothy Straw. The nearest is Wheat Grass (HGSW 2216) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Timothy Straw
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bakelite Yellow (DET657), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Timothy Straw without repainting risk. See the full Bakelite Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Churlish Green (NO. 251) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churlish Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Timothy Straw is High Chief / Highway (0394) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Chief / Highway swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Timothy Straw is New Foliage (0400) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Foliage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Sanguine (C2-651) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Timothy Straw is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Timothy Straw
At Kompozit, the closest color to Timothy Straw is New Foliage (0400) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Foliage swatch →