ColorplanBenjamin Moore Delaware Putty (CC-230) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 65.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDD3B7 |
| RGB | 221, 211, 183 |
| HSL | 44°, 36%, 79% |
About Delaware Putty
Delaware Putty (CC-230) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 65, Delaware Putty has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Delaware Putty's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Carrington Beige (HC-93); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Delaware Putty changes with the light
Delaware Putty has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Delaware Putty's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Delaware Putty will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Delaware Putty can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Delaware Putty will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Delaware Putty in real homes
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Delaware Putty equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Delaware Putty questions
What undertone does Delaware Putty have?
Delaware Putty has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Delaware Putty's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Delaware Putty a light or dark color?
Delaware Putty has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Delaware Putty has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Delaware Putty in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Delaware Putty?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Delaware Putty's undertone.
Where does Delaware Putty work best?
Delaware Putty works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 65, Delaware Putty has visible color without darkening a room much.
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