Urban Putty
We've categorized Urban Putty as a versatile and reflective Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 15 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#CFC0AB
LRV
53.93
Urban Putty's Color Strip
Urban Putty is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Nantucket Dune and Barcelona Beige. The strip spans from Sand Beach at the lightest end to San Antonio Sage at the deepest. As part of strip 285, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Urban Putty in Real Rooms
Urban Putty has a medium-high LRV of 53.93 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, living room and kitchen cabinets.
4 Misc Photos
These photos show Urban Putty in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Crisp trim work in Urban Putty provides clean architectural lines throughout.
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Wall paneling painted in Urban Putty brings texture and warmth to the space.
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Hallway walls in Urban Putty establish a neutral, inviting passage.
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Hallway painted in Urban Putty flows seamlessly between adjoining rooms.
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3 Kitchen Photos
In a modern kitchen, Urban Putty provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Kitchen cabinetry in Urban Putty delivers understated elegance and versatility.
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Kitchen walls in Urban Putty complement modern appliances and light fixtures.
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Soft Urban Putty on kitchen walls enhances natural light and openness.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Urban Putty with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Dining room walls in Urban Putty create a calm, sophisticated backdrop.
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Urban Putty and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom painted in Urban Putty provides a spa-like, serene environment.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Urban 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.
Bedroom walls in Urban Putty encourage relaxation with muted, grounding tones.
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4 Living Room Photos
Choosing Urban Putty for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room accent wall in Urban Putty adds subtle depth without overwhelming.
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Walls throughout the living room in Urban Putty create cohesive tranquility.
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Living room painted in Urban Putty provides a neutral canvas for furnishings.
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Accent wall in Urban Putty defines the living room with understated elegance.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Urban Putty brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Kitchen cabinets in Urban Putty blend functionality with contemporary style.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 54, Panda White is decisively the brighter choice.
Marshmallow reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 54), opening up a space where Urban Putty encloses it.
At LRV 54 vs 10, Urban Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 77 vs 54, Panda White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 55 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 54 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 54 and 53, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 54 and 52, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 54 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Kilim Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 54 vs 7, Urban Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 54 vs 11, Urban Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 54 vs 7, Urban Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 54, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Urban Putty reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
At LRV 54 vs 22, Urban Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
Urban Putty reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 72 vs 54, Gauzy White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (61 vs 54) makes Symmetry the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 54 and 52, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (65 vs 54) makes Taupe of the Morning the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 54 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 54 vs 33, Urban Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
Urban Putty reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 35), opening up a space where Sugared Almond encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (54 vs 44) makes Urban Putty the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (54 vs 44) makes Urban Putty the marginally brighter of the two.