Phelps Putty H0109 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C4BDAD, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wilderness Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4BDAD · H0109
Phelps Putty
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Phelps Putty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Phelps Putty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPhelps Putty
Nearly identical
BehrWilderness Gray
Wilderness Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frond
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jogging Path
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tawny Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Moonstone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Stones
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Weathered Stone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Phelps Putty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Phelps Putty
#C4BDAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Phelps Putty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Phelps 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Phelps Putty.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Phelps Putty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Phelps Putty have?
Phelps Putty by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Phelps Putty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Phelps Putty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Phelps Putty are Wilderness Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Tyler Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Greenwich Gate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Phelps 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 Phelps Putty?
Phelps Putty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.1, 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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