Delaware Putty vs Antique White

Delaware PuttyBenjamin MoorevsAntique WhiteJotunΔE 7.9Noticeable difference

Delaware Putty is a Benjamin Moore color while Antique White comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Delaware Putty belongs to the beige family and Antique White to the beige-greige family. At LRV 63 vs 56, Delaware Putty will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Delaware Putty's yellow and red character against Antique White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Delaware Putty vs Antique White in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Delaware Putty and Antique White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Delaware Putty gives the walls a little more lift.

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Color Details

Delaware Putty
Benjamin Moore · 240
Hex#DDD3B7
LRV63.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number240
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Antique White
Jotun · 1016
Hex#cdc5b5
LRV56.1
BrandJotun
Number1016
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Delaware Putty vs Antique White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delaware Putty on one side and Antique White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Delaware Putty comparisons

See how Delaware Putty stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Delaware Putty
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Delaware Putty
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Delaware Putty
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Delaware Putty
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Delaware Putty reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Delaware Putty
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Delaware Putty
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Delaware Putty reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Delaware Putty
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Delaware Putty
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Delaware Putty
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Delaware Putty reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Delaware Putty
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Delaware Putty
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Delaware Putty
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Delaware Putty
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Delaware Putty
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Black grey
Delaware Putty
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Piazza
Delaware Putty
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Delaware Putty
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Delaware Putty reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Delaware Putty
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Senses
Delaware Putty
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Delaware Putty reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Delaware Putty
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Delaware Putty
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Delaware Putty reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Delaware Putty
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Delaware Putty
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Delaware Putty
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Delaware Putty
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Delaware Putty reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Delaware Putty
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Delaware Putty
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Delaware Putty
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Delaware Putty
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Delaware Putty
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Delaware Putty is the lighter choice