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.