Audubon Russet vs Putnam Ivory
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Audubon Russet reads as beige-pink, while Putnam Ivory reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Putnam Ivory (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Audubon Russet (LRV 21), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 38.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Audubon Russet vs Putnam Ivory in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Audubon Russet and Putnam Ivory in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Putnam Ivory will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Audubon Russet would.
Color Details
Audubon Russet vs Putnam Ivory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Audubon Russet on one side and Putnam Ivory 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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