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Benjamin Moore Harwood Putty CW-5

Harwood Putty

Benjamin Moore

CW-5

About Harwood Putty by Benjamin Moore

Harwood Putty CW-5 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 86% and hue near 75° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 85.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #edefe7

RGB: 237, 239, 231

Hue75°

Saturation20%

Lightness92%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Harwood Putty from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Harwood Putty

Benjamin Moore

CW-5

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Harwood Putty looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Harwood Putty CW-5 a warm or cool color?
Harwood Putty by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Harwood Putty?
Harwood Putty sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 75°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Harwood Putty?
Brightness is about 86%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 92%. Hue is close to 75°. The hex value is #edefe7. The RGB value is 237, 239, 231.
Is Harwood Putty better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Harwood Putty has brightness around 86%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Harwood Putty?
You can match Harwood Putty with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Harwood Putty work best in a home?
Harwood Putty is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Harwood Putty compare to a pure white paint?
Harwood Putty is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Harwood Putty in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Harwood Putty

Benjamin Moore

CW-5

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Harwood Putty in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Harwood Putty

Benjamin Moore

CW-5

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Harwood Putty. They add contrast without clashing.

Harwood Putty

Benjamin Moore

CW-5

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Harwood Putty. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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