Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty CW-5

What are Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty undertones?

The undertone of Harwood Putty can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty CW-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 75° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-5 Harwood Putty HSL code: 75, 20%, 92%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Harwood Putty

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

CW-5
Harwood Putty

• OC-57
  White Heron

  

Darker shades

CW-5
Harwood Putty

• 2144-50
  Silken Pine

  

• CSP-790
  Budding Green

  

• 505
  Hint of Mint

  

• CSP-785
  Sweet Celadon

  

• AF-465
  Wind Chime

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Harwood Putty with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 255, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Iced Lavender.

CW-5
Harwood Putty

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1410
  Iced Lavender

  

• 1411
  North Cascades

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 1412
  Central Mauve

  

• 2069-30
  Darkest Grape

  

• 2069-20
  Blackberry Wine

  

LRV of Harwood Putty

Harwood Putty has an LRV of 83.19% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#EDEFE7
RGB Decimal	237, 239, 231
RGB Percent	92.94%, 93.73%, 90.59%
HSV	Hue: 75° Saturation: 3.35% Value: 93.73%
HSL	hsl(75, 20, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.84 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.35 Key: 6.27
YIQ	Y: 237.49 I: 1.379 Q: -2.913
XYZ	X: 80.212 Y: 85.507 Z: 87.858
CIE Lab	L:94.101 a:-2.072 b:3.633
CIE Luv	L:94.101 u:-0.69 v:5.916
Decimal	15593447
Hunter Lab	92.47, -6.985, 8.396