Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory HC-39
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- Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory reviews (12 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory undertones?
- Is Putnam Ivory HC-39 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Putnam Ivory
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Putnam Ivory HC-39
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Putnam Ivory HC-39 |
| Code: | HC-39 |
| Name: | Putnam Ivory |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory?
Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory HC-39 is a light, muted ivory-beige with a clear warm cast. Its #DAC9AB color value suggests soft yellow-tan undertones rather than a crisp white or a pink-based cream. In bright daylight, it can read as a pale buff neutral, while lower or warmer lighting may bring out its deeper golden-beige side. Putnam Ivory suits living room and bedroom walls where a gentle, grounded alternative to white is wanted, and it can also be used on cabinetry for a subdued painted finish. Pair it with warm white trim, medium brown woods, aged brass, clay accents, or charcoal details for contrast.
Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory reviews (12 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory undertones?
Putnam Ivory is a light, muted beige with a clear yellow-leaning cast and a slight warmth that keeps it from reading gray. Its low saturation gives it a soft, restrained neutral character rather than a bright ivory look. Benjamin Moore describes it as “a cozy beige,” which aligns with the sample’s visibly warm beige main family. Warm artificial light may bring out more of its yellow-beige warmth, while cool daylight can make it appear a little more subdued and neutral.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
218, 201, 171
Is Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 38° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
HC-39 Putnam Ivory HSL code: 38, 39%, 76%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Putnam Ivory
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory:
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
Darker shades
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 Putnam Ivory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Putnam Ivory
Putnam Ivory has an LRV of 58.49% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 58.49%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DAC9AB |
| RGB Decimal | 218, 201, 171 |
| RGB Percent | 85.49%, 78.82%, 67.06% |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 21.56% Value: 85.49% |
| HSL | hsl(38, 39, 76) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.8 Yellow: 21.56 Key: 14.51 |
| YIQ | Y: 202.663 I: 19.771 Q: -5.74 |
| XYZ | X: 57.15 Y: 59.62 Z: 47.014 |
| CIE Lab | L:81.631 a:1.192 b:17.164 |
| CIE Luv | L:81.631 u:12.104 v:24.213 |
| Decimal | 14338475 |
| Hunter Lab | 77.214, -3.008, 17.949 |
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