Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty HC-89

What are Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty undertones?

The undertone of Northampton Putty can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Northampton Putty HC-89 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 40° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-89 Northampton Putty HSL code: 40, 22%, 58%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Northampton 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Northampton 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

HC-89
Northampton Putty

• 984
  Stone Hearth

  

• CSP-225
  Gallery Buff

  

• HC-102
  Clarksville Gray

  

• CSP-1040
  Shiitake Mushroom

  

• HC-95
  Sag Harbor Gray

  

Darker shades

HC-89
Northampton Putty

• 236
  Green Tea

  

• HC-20
  Woodstock Tan

  

• 237
  Silken Moss

  

• HC-19
  Norwich Brown

  

• HC-16
  Livingston Gold

  

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 Northampton Putty with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

HC-89
Northampton Putty

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Northampton Putty

Northampton Putty has an LRV of 33.46% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AC9C7C
RGB Decimal	172, 156, 124
RGB Percent	67.45%, 61.18%, 48.63%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 27.91% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(40, 22, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.3 Yellow: 27.91 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 157.136 I: 19.817 Q: -6.574
XYZ	X: 32.54 Y: 34.004 Z: 23.913
CIE Lab	L:64.966 a:0.791 b:18.93
CIE Luv	L:64.966 u:11.849 v:25.184
Decimal	11312252
Hunter Lab	58.313, -2.441, 16.506