ColorplanBenjamin Moore Harwood Putty (CW-5) is a very light warm white with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006), Farrow & Ball Wimborne White (No.239) and Behr Falling Snow (PPU18-07). For trim, try Snowfall White (OC-118).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 85.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EDEFE7 |
| RGB | 237, 239, 231 |
| HSL | 75°, 20%, 92% |
About Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty (CW-5) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 86, Harwood Putty reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Harwood 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 trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to White Heron (OC-57); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Harwood Putty changes with the light
Harwood Putty is a fairly neutral white. It reads clean and bright in south or west light and can lean slightly gray in north light, so test a sample on your darkest wall.
North-facing rooms
Harwood Putty may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
East-facing rooms
Harwood Putty will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Harwood Putty will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Harwood Putty will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Harwood Putty in real homes
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Harwood 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
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Pure White (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: All White (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Harwood Putty questions
What undertone does Harwood Putty have?
Harwood Putty has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Harwood Putty's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Harwood Putty a light or dark color?
Harwood Putty has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Harwood Putty reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Harwood Putty in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Extra White SW 7006 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White No.239 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Falling Snow PPU18-07 (very close, ΔE 1.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Harwood Putty?
Try Snowfall White (OC-118) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Harwood Putty's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Harwood Putty work best?
Harwood Putty works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 86, Harwood Putty reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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