Harwood Putty CW-5 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EEF0E8, 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.
Ref. #EEF0E8 · CW-5
Harwood Putty
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Harwood Putty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Harwood Putty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHarwood Putty
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFog Town
Fog Town
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shell Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Diamonds Therapy
Behr
Nearly identical
Morning Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Morning Hush White
PPG
Nearly identical
Shell Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alaskan Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harwood Putty
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Harwood Putty.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Harwood Putty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harwood Putty have?
Harwood Putty by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Harwood Putty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Harwood Putty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harwood Putty are Fog Town by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shell Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Diamonds Therapy by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Harwood Putty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.