Timothy Straw by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Timothy Straw

49%LRV Value
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Timothy Straw 2149-40 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C7BA85, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Hint from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Timothy Straw Technical Profile

HEX Code#C7BA85
RGB199, 186, 133
LRV49.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Timothy Straw in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Timothy Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreTimothy Straw
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOlive Hint

Olive Hint

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Country Style

PPG

Nearly identical

Starburst Wheat

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cool Avocado

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Gnome Green

Behr

Nearly identical

Bamboo Shoot

Vista Paint

Very similar

Marsh Green

Valspar

Very similar

Hippolita

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lime Tart

Kilz

Very similar

Beige

RAL

Very similar

Leaf .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Hay

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Timothy Straw

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Timothy Straw

#C7BA85

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A2B082

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Timothy Straw

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Burwell Green

Complement

Florette

Timothy Straw Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Venetian Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Anjou Pear

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Westwood Tan

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More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Meadow Flower Yellow

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#F2EA98

Oxide Brass

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Frosted Green Grape

PPG · 90YY 67/117

#D9D8C2

Frog Green

Vista Paint · 0779

#C3CD79

Meadow Marsh

Vista Paint · 7825

#E1DD9E

Green Glow

Vista Paint · 0788

#797F3A

Timothy Straw — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Timothy Straw have?
Timothy Straw by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Timothy Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timothy Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timothy Straw are Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Country Style by PPG (a near-identical match), Starburst Wheat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Timothy Straw's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Timothy Straw?
Timothy Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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