Cole Stone vs Harwood Putty
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cole Stone belongs to the greige-grey family and Harwood Putty to the yellow family. Harwood Putty (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Cole Stone (LRV 33), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cole Stone 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 31.8, 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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Cole Stone vs Harwood Putty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cole Stone 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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