Harwood Putty CW-5 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EEF0E8, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fog Town from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #EEF0E8 · CW-5
Harwood Putty
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Harwood Putty Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEF0E8
RGB238, 240, 232
Estimated LRV83.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#EEF0E7
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Shell Tint
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#EDF0E8
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Diamonds Therapy
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#EDF0E8
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Morning Breeze
Valspar
#F0F1E7
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Morning Hush White
PPG
#EAECE5
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Shell Tint
Hirshfield's
#ECF0E9
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Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
#E9EDE7
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Alaskan Mist
Kilz
#EEF0EB
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White
Dutch Boy
#EEEFEA
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#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Harwood Putty
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harwood Putty
#EEF0E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harwood Putty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harwood Putty Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Harwood Putty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harwood Putty have?
Harwood Putty by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Harwood Putty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harwood Putty are Fog Town by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Shell Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Diamonds Therapy by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Harwood Putty's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Harwood Putty?
Harwood Putty has a estimated lightness value of 83.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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