Putnam Ivory vs S 2005-Y20R
Where Putnam Ivory belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 2005-Y20R is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Putnam Ivory belongs to the beige family and S 2005-Y20R to the beige-greige family. Putnam Ivory (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y20R (LRV 55), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Putnam Ivory runs red while S 2005-Y20R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 S 2005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Putnam Ivory on one side and S 2005-Y20R 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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