Northampton Putty

Northampton Putty by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Northampton Putty sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 34%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #ac9c7c. The RGB value is 172, 156, 124.

Northampton Putty has brightness around 34%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Northampton 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.

Northampton Putty works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Northampton Putty is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.