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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

Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Harwood Putty
Chantilly Lace vs Harwood Putty
Chantilly Lace
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
Harwood Putty
Brittany Blue vs Harwood Putty
Brittany Blue
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
Nelson Blue
Harwood Putty vs Nelson Blue
Harwood Putty
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
Pearl
Harwood Putty vs Pearl
Harwood Putty
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
Harwood Putty
Approaching Storm vs Harwood Putty
Approaching Storm
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
Iced Lavender
Harwood Putty vs Iced Lavender
Harwood Putty
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
North Cascades
Harwood Putty vs North Cascades
Harwood Putty
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
Plum Royale
Harwood Putty vs Plum Royale
Harwood Putty
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
Harwood Putty
Central Mauve vs Harwood Putty
Central Mauve
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
Harwood Putty
Darkest Grape vs Harwood Putty
Darkest Grape
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
Harwood Putty
Blackberry Wine vs Harwood Putty
Blackberry Wine
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
White Heron
Harwood Putty vs White Heron
Harwood Putty
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
Silken Pine
Harwood Putty vs Silken Pine
Harwood Putty
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
Harwood Putty
Budding Green vs Harwood Putty
Budding Green
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
Hint of Mint
Harwood Putty vs Hint of Mint
Harwood Putty
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
Sweet Celadon
Harwood Putty vs Sweet Celadon
Harwood Putty
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
Wind Chime
Harwood Putty vs Wind Chime
Harwood Putty
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

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