Abingdon Putty vs Hawthorne Yellow
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Hawthorne Yellow (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Abingdon Putty (LRV 60), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Abingdon Putty runs yellow while Hawthorne Yellow is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Hawthorne Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abingdon Putty on one side and Hawthorne Yellow 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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