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Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty

HC-89 · #AC9C7C · LRV ~34

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Barrel-Aged (~98% proximity)

Northampton Putty (HC-89) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Barrel-Aged (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Northampton Putty in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

34 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Northampton Putty?

Northampton Putty has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Barrel-Aged (T580), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pigeonhole (DEBN57), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dried Edamame (SW 9122), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Edamame (HGSW9122), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Bear Hug (PPG1101-5), ~96% proximity; PPG: Foggy Beach (PPG11-18), ~95% proximity; Behr: Curly Willow (HDC-NT-12), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), ~82% 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 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.