Delaware Putty vs Old Canal paint color comparison

Delaware Putty vs Old Canal

Delaware PuttyBenjamin MoorevsOld CanalBenjamin MooreΔE 34.3 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Delaware Putty (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Old Canal (LRV 22), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Delaware Putty runs warm while Old Canal is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.3, 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.

Color Details

Delaware Putty
Benjamin Moore · CC-230
LRV63.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-230
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Old Canal
Benjamin Moore · 1132
LRV22.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1132
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Delaware Putty vs Old Canal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delaware Putty on one side and Old Canal 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.