Putnam Ivory HC-39 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBCAAC, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Wheat from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBCAAC · HC-39
Putnam Ivory
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Putnam Ivory Technical Profile
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Putnam Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Putnam Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePutnam Ivory
Nearly identical
PPGWhispering Wheat
Whispering Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Muslin Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
New Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Netsuke
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Putnam Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Putnam Ivory
#DBCAAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Putnam Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Putnam Ivory 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 Putnam Ivory.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Putnam Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Putnam Ivory have?
Putnam Ivory by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Putnam Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Putnam Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Putnam Ivory are Whispering Wheat by PPG (a near-identical match), Peaceable Kingdom by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Muslin Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Putnam Ivory'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 Putnam Ivory?
Putnam Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Putnam Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.