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Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory

HC-39 · #DAC9AB · LRV ~59.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Dakota Trail (~99% proximity)

Putnam Ivory (HC-39) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 59.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Dakota Trail (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Putnam Ivory in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

59.6 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-39

HEX

#DAC9AB

RGB

218, 201, 171

HSL

38°, 39%, 76%

Family

Beiges

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Putnam Ivory FAQ

What undertone does Putnam Ivory have?

Putnam Ivory is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Putnam Ivory?

Putnam Ivory has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Putnam Ivory in other brands?

Valspar: Dakota Trail (6008-3B), ~99% proximity; Behr: Almond Butter (MQ2-23), ~98% proximity; PPG: Baked Bread (PPG1100-3), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: String (No. 8), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Believable Buff (SW 6120), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Believable Buff (HGSW6120), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Soft Suede (PPG1103-3), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Beach (DE6199), ~97% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Putnam Ivory?

The HEX code of Putnam Ivory (HC-39) is #DAC9AB, RGB 218, 201, 171. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.