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Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty

HC-89 · #AC9C7C · LRV 34

Compare with other brands: Valspar Barrel-Aged is a 98% match

Northampton Putty (HC-89) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 34 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Barrel-Aged (98% match).

Compare Northampton Putty with other brands

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LRV

34 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-89

HEX

#AC9C7C

RGB

172, 156, 124

HSL

40°, 22%, 58%

Family

Beiges

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Northampton Putty FAQ

What undertone does Northampton Putty have?

Northampton Putty is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Northampton Putty?

Northampton Putty has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Northampton Putty in other brands?

Valspar: Barrel-Aged (T580), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Pigeonhole (DEBN57), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Dried Edamame (SW 9122), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Edamame (HGSW9122), 97%; Glidden: Bear Hug (PPG1101-5), 96%; PPG: Foggy Beach (PPG11-18), 95%; Behr: Curly Willow (HDC-NT-12), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Northampton Putty?

The HEX code of Northampton Putty (HC-89) is #AC9C7C, RGB 172, 156, 124. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.