China Red vs Harwood Putty
China Red and Harwood Putty come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, China Red belongs to the pink-red family and Harwood Putty to the yellow family. The 65-point LRV gap — 83 for Harwood Putty vs 19 for China Red — means Harwood Putty will open up a space more effectively. Where China Red leans red, Harwood Putty reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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China Red vs Harwood Putty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Red 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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