Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Northampton Putty |
| SKU | HC-89 |
| Hex | #AC9C7C |
| RGB | 172, 156, 124 |
| HSL | 40°, 22%, 58% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty
Northampton Putty sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Northampton Putty is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Northampton Putty within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AC9C7C in HSL space. Pair Northampton Putty with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Northampton Putty from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-89 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Fenland (SW 7544) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fenland swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Northampton Putty
The closest Behr equivalent of Northampton Putty is Exploring Khaki (PPU8-06). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Exploring Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Exploring Khaki swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Valspar's nearest match is Barrel-Aged (T580), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northampton Putty without repainting risk. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At Glidden, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Northampton Putty. The nearest is Wild Desert (416-5DB) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Fenland (HGSW 3214) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeonhole (DEBN57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northampton Putty without repainting risk. See the full Pigeonhole swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Northampton Putty. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northampton Putty without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Rodda's nearest match is Pumpkin Seed (CA148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northampton Putty without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Range (C2-873) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Range swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Northampton Putty is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Northampton Putty
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Northampton Putty is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Backdrop has no exact twin of Northampton Putty. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Northampton Putty
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northampton Putty without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →