Harwood Putty vs York Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Harwood Putty belongs to the yellow family and York Gray to the beige-greige family. Harwood Putty (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than York Gray (LRV 59), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Harwood Putty runs green while York Gray is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.9, 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 York Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harwood Putty on one side and York Gray 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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