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Harwood Putty

We've categorized Harwood Putty as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#EDEFE7

LRV

83.19

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Light Reflectance Value
83.19
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
RichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Harwood Putty in Real Rooms

Harwood Putty has a high LRV of 83.19 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, house, living room and misc.

1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Harwood Putty reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Benjamin Moore CW-5 bedroom

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

@makingprettyspaces

2 House Photos

The way Harwood Putty interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Benjamin Moore CW-5 house exterior

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

@craeft_llc

Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty house exterior paint

Exterior siding in Harwood Putty showcases neutral sophistication on home.

@craeft_llc

6 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Harwood Putty takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty living room paint

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

@southshorecolonial

1 Misc Photo

These "miscellaneous" applications of Harwood Putty prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty wall paint

Wall paint in Harwood Putty delivers versatile neutral warmth throughout.

@southernburrow

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Color Codes

HEX#EDEFE7
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