Carter Plum vs Harwood Putty
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Carter Plum belongs to the pink family and Harwood Putty to the yellow family. Harwood Putty (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Carter Plum (LRV 10), a difference of 73 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carter Plum runs red while Harwood Putty is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 64.1, 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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Carter Plum vs Harwood Putty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carter Plum on one side and Harwood Putty 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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