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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

Light Reflectance Value
53.93
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMuted

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 warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, living room and kitchen cabinets.

Color Strip 285

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.

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty trims paint

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty trims paint

@hiveofhoneybeez

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty wall panelling color

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty wall panelling color

@hiveofhoneybeez

SW Urban Putty hallway photo

SW Urban Putty hallway photo

@trianglepropainting

SW Urban Putty hallway color

SW Urban Putty hallway color

@trianglepropainting

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.

SW Urban Putty kitchen makeover

SW Urban Putty kitchen makeover

@trianglepropainting

SW Urban Putty kitchen interior

SW Urban Putty kitchen interior

@jennifercwood

SW Urban Putty kitchen paint

SW Urban Putty kitchen paint

@jennifercwood

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.

SW Urban Putty dining room color

SW Urban Putty dining room color

@trianglepropainting

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.

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty bathroom color

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty bathroom color

@jennifercwood

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.

Sherwin Williams SW 7532 bedroom review

Sherwin Williams SW 7532 bedroom review

@pjandthomas

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.

Sherwin Williams SW 7532 living room

Sherwin Williams SW 7532 living room

@trianglepropainting

SW Urban Putty living room color review

SW Urban Putty living room color review

@trianglepropainting

SW Urban Putty living room color review

SW Urban Putty living room color review

@pjandthomas

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty living room interior

Sherwin Williams Urban Putty living room interior

@pjandthomas

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.

SW Urban Putty kitchen cabinets paint

SW Urban Putty kitchen cabinets paint

@carrmichaelconstruction

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#CFC0AB
RGB207, 192, 171
HSL35° 27% 74%
CMYK0 7 17 19
CIE LabL: 78.4 a: 1.8 b: 12.5
XYZX: 51.93 Y: 53.91 Z: 46.19
Strip285 pos. C3
Sherwin-Williams Urban Putty 7532 Paint Review: 15 Photos + Data