Harwood Putty vs Slate
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Harwood Putty reads as yellow, while Slate reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Harwood Putty (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Slate (LRV 39), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Harwood Putty runs green while Slate is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.0, 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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Harwood Putty vs Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harwood Putty on one side and Slate 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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