Benjamin Moore

Putnam Ivory

HC-39 / 959

Putnam Ivory by Benjamin Moore is a warm neutral beige carrying subtle yellow undertones, registering an LRV of 58.49. At this mid-range reflectance, it provides moderate brightness without appearing washed out, making it functional in living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms where consistent warmth is needed. The yellow base gives it a slightly honeyed cast compared to cooler beiges, and it coordinates well with Benjamin Moore's White Dove, Edgecomb Gray, Hale Navy, Chelsea Gray, and Saybrook Sage, allowing it to anchor both tonal and contrasting color schemes.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-39 / 959

Collection

Historical Colors

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

39%

Moderate

LRV

58.5
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Color Codes

HEX
#DAC9AB
RGB Decimal
218, 201, 171
RGB Percent
85.5%, 78.8%, 67.1%
HSL
38.3, 38.8%, 76.3%
HSV
38.3, 21.6%, 85.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 7.8%, 21.6%, 14.5%
YIQ
202.7, 19.8, -5.8
XYZ
57.15, 59.62, 47.02
CIE Lab
81.63, 1.20, 17.15
CIE Luv
81.63, 12.10, 24.20
Hunter Lab
77.21, 1.16, 14.90
Decimal
14338475

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