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Harwood Putty

Harwood Putty begins as a white color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in Williamsburg® Paint Color Collection, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.

LRV

83.19

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Light Reflectance Value
83.19
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
RichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Harwood Putty in Rooms

Follow Harwood Putty from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

1 Bedroom Photo

Across 1 bedroom image, Harwood Putty (CW-5) meets gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore CW-5 bedroom

Bedroom painted in warm Harwood Putty provides a serene, restful environment.

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2 House Photos

In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Harwood Putty (CW-5) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. Its green undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Benjamin Moore CW-5 house exterior

House exterior finished in Harwood Putty offers classic, understated curb appeal.

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Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty house exterior paint

Exterior siding in Harwood Putty showcases neutral sophistication on home.

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6 Living Room Photos

Across 6 living room images, Harwood Putty (CW-5) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty living room paint

Living room walls in Harwood Putty create a warm, inviting gathering space.

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1 Misc Photo

Across 1 misc image, Harwood Putty (CW-5) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty wall paint

Wall paint in Harwood Putty delivers versatile neutral warmth throughout.

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Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Chantilly Lace vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

A 7-point LRV gap (90 vs 83) makes Chantilly Lace the marginally brighter of the two.

Brittany Blue
Brittany Blue
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Brittany Blue vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Brittany Blue
1633 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Brittany Blue encloses it.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Nelson Blue
Nelson Blue
Harwood Putty vs Nelson Blue
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Nelson Blue
CW-635 · LRV 65

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 65), opening up a space where Nelson Blue encloses it.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Pearl
Pearl
Harwood Putty vs Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Pearl
CW-640 · LRV 43

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 43), opening up a space where Pearl encloses it.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Approaching Storm
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Approaching Storm vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 9, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Iced Lavender
Iced Lavender
Harwood Putty vs Iced Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Iced Lavender
1410 · LRV 65

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 65), opening up a space where Iced Lavender encloses it.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
North Cascades
North Cascades
Harwood Putty vs North Cascades
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
North Cascades
1411 · LRV 55

At LRV 83 vs 55, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Plum Royale
Plum Royale
Harwood Putty vs Plum Royale
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Plum Royale
2070-20 · LRV 6

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Royale encloses it.

Central Mauve
Central Mauve
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Central Mauve vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Central Mauve
1412 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 40, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Darkest Grape
Darkest Grape
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Darkest Grape vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Darkest Grape
2069-30 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Darkest Grape encloses it.

Blackberry Wine
Blackberry Wine
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Blackberry Wine vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Blackberry Wine
2069-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 8), opening up a space where Blackberry Wine encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
White Heron
White Heron
Harwood Putty vs White Heron
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
White Heron
OC-57 · LRV 87

White Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 83), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Silken Pine
Silken Pine
Harwood Putty vs Silken Pine
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Silken Pine
2144-50 · LRV 74

A 9-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Harwood Putty the marginally brighter of the two.

Budding Green
Budding Green
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Budding Green vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Budding Green
CSP-790 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 60, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Hint of Mint
Hint of Mint
Harwood Putty vs Hint of Mint
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Mint
505 · LRV 69

At LRV 83 vs 69, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Sweet Celadon
Sweet Celadon
Harwood Putty vs Sweet Celadon
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Sweet Celadon
CSP-785 · LRV 71

At LRV 83 vs 71, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Wind Chime
Wind Chime
Harwood Putty vs Wind Chime
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Wind Chime
AF-465 · LRV 57

At LRV 83 vs 57, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB237, 239, 231
HSL75° 20% 92%
CMYK1 0 3 6
CIE LabL: 94.1 a: -2.1 b: 3.6
XYZX: 0.80 Y: 0.85 Z: 0.88

Manufacturer description

Inspired by the shade of lime putty used by the 18th century Williamsburg mason Humphrey Harwood, this almost weightless color mimicks whitewash.

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