Harwood Putty vs Lafayette Blue
Harwood Putty and Lafayette Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Harwood Putty reads as yellow, while Lafayette Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 46-point LRV gap — 83 for Harwood Putty vs 37 for Lafayette Blue — means Harwood Putty will open up a space more effectively. Where Harwood Putty leans green, Lafayette Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.1 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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Harwood Putty vs Lafayette Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harwood Putty on one side and Lafayette Blue 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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