Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory HC-39

What are Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory undertones?

The undertone of Putnam Ivory 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Putnam Ivory HC-39 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-39 Putnam Ivory HSL code: 38, 39%, 76%

• 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 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:

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 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

HC-39
Putnam Ivory

• CSP-310
  First Crush

  

• CSP-250
  Dulce de Leche

  

• OC-12
  Muslin

  

• 233
  Cream Fleece

  

• OC-4
  Brandy Cream

  

Darker shades

HC-39
Putnam Ivory

• 1096
  Bridgewater Tan

  

• AF-340
  Oat Straw

  

• HC-177
  Richmond Bisque

  

• 1046
  Sandy Brown

  

• CW-120
  Bracken Biscuit

  

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.

HC-39
Putnam Ivory

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

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?

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