Putnam Ivory
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Putnam Ivory remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#DAC9AB
LRV
58.49
Putnam Ivory in Real Rooms
Putnam Ivory has a high LRV of 58.49 — 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 Brown and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, misc and kitchen.
1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Putnam Ivory 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.
Staircase walls painted Putnam Ivory highlight architectural details and vertical space.
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6 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Putnam Ivory prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Wainscoting in Putnam Ivory creates classic elegance with clean white finishes.
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3 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, Putnam Ivory adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Kitchen cabinetry and walls in Putnam Ivory create clean, cohesive styling.
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Crisp Putnam Ivory walls brighten kitchen spaces with classic understated elegance.
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Cabinets and walls finished in Putnam Ivory define this kitchen's aesthetic.
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