Narcissus vs Timid Absinthe
Narcissus (Sherwin-Williams) and Timid Absinthe (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Narcissus reads as beige-yellow, while Timid Absinthe reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 83 for Narcissus vs 72 for Timid Absinthe — means Narcissus will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Narcissus vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Narcissus 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.
More Narcissus comparisons
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With LRVs of 83 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 83 vs 52, Narcissus is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 30, Narcissus is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 60, Narcissus is decisively the brighter choice.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 43, Narcissus is decisively the brighter choice.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Narcissus reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Narcissus reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 31, Narcissus is decisively the brighter choice.