Ref. #C4BDAD · historic-phelps-putty
Phelps Putty
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Phelps Putty Technical Profile
What color is Phelps Putty? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #C4BDAD. Colors similar to Phelps Putty include Behr Wilderness Gray, Benjamin Moore Tyler Gray, Benjamin Moore Greenwich Gate. Phelps Putty has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Phelps Putty sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Phelps Putty pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Phelps Putty
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Wilderness Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frond
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jogging Path
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Dust Prl over Hot Plata
MPC
Nearly identical
Soft Stones
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Phelps Putty from other brands?
The closest matches are Wilderness Gray by Behr (#C2BBAB), Tyler Gray by Benjamin Moore (#C6BFAE), Greenwich Gate by Benjamin Moore (#C6BFAE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Phelps Putty?
Phelps Putty has an LRV of 51.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Phelps Putty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.