Abingdon Putty vs Flowering Herbs
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Abingdon Putty belongs to the beige-yellow family and Flowering Herbs to the beige-greige family. Abingdon Putty (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Flowering Herbs (LRV 56), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Abingdon Putty runs yellow while Flowering Herbs is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Abingdon Putty vs Flowering Herbs Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abingdon Putty on one side and Flowering Herbs on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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