Northampton Putty HC-89 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AD9D7D, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Exploring Khaki from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD9D7D · HC-89
Northampton Putty
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northampton Putty Technical Profile
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Northampton Putty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northampton 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 MooreNorthampton Putty
Nearly identical
BehrExploring Khaki
Exploring Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Pigeonhole
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Edamame
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mojave Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Very similar
Sierra Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mohalla
Vista Paint
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northampton Putty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northampton Putty
#AD9D7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northampton Putty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northampton 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 Northampton Putty.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northampton Putty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northampton Putty have?
Northampton Putty by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northampton Putty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northampton Putty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northampton Putty are Exploring Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match), Exploring Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match), Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northampton 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 Northampton Putty?
Northampton Putty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northampton Putty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.