Putnam Ivory vs Soft Suede

Putnam IvoryBenjamin MoorevsSoft SuedePPGΔE 1.6Subtle difference

Putnam Ivory (Benjamin Moore) and Soft Suede (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 58 vs 59 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.6 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.

Color Details

Putnam Ivory
Benjamin Moore · HC-39
Hex#DAC9AB
LRV58.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-39
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Soft Suede
PPG · PPG1103-3
Hex#d8cbad
LRV59.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1103-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Putnam Ivory vs Soft Suede Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Putnam Ivory on one side and Soft Suede on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Putnam Ivory comparisons

See how Putnam Ivory stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Putnam Ivory
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Putnam Ivory
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Putnam Ivory
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Putnam Ivory
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Putnam Ivory reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Putnam Ivory
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Putnam Ivory
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Putnam Ivory reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Putnam Ivory
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Putnam Ivory
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Putnam Ivory
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Putnam Ivory reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Putnam Ivory
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Putnam Ivory
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Putnam Ivory
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Putnam Ivory
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Putnam Ivory
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Black grey
Putnam Ivory
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Piazza
Putnam Ivory
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Putnam Ivory
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Putnam Ivory
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Senses
Putnam Ivory
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Putnam Ivory reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Putnam Ivory
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Putnam Ivory
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Putnam Ivory reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Putnam Ivory
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Putnam Ivory
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Putnam Ivory
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Putnam Ivory
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Putnam Ivory reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Putnam Ivory
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Putnam Ivory
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Putnam Ivory
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Putnam Ivory
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Putnam Ivory
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Putnam Ivory is the lighter choice