Putnam Ivory vs String
Putnam Ivory (Benjamin Moore) and String (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 62 for String vs 58 for Putnam Ivory — means String will open up a space more effectively. Where Putnam Ivory leans red, String reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Putnam Ivory vs String Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Putnam Ivory on one side and String 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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