Sherwin-Williams Urban Putty is a warm, mid-tone taupe-beige paint color. Featuring subtle gray undertones, it offers a soft, balanced depth that avoids looking overly yellow. This versatile neutral is ideal for open concept spaces, living rooms, and kitchen cabinets.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 7532 |
| HEX Code | #CFC0AB |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 54 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Taupe, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Kitchen Cabinets, Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Open Concept Spaces |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Design visualization: This inviting tan shade on flat-panel cabinetry, contrasted with dark veined soapstone and matte black knobs.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sun streaming through large windows.
- Countertop:Soapstone with subtle veining.
- Hardware:Matte black knobs.
- Wall Color:SW Snowbound
- Flooring:Light maple wood.
- Lifestyle Props:A wooden cutting board with sliced lemons, copper tea kettle.
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Digital color test: A soft putty-tan wall application glowing under golden hour light, paired with cream boucle.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft afternoon golden hour.
- Trim Color:SW Dover White
- Textiles:Boucle sofa in cream, rust velvet pillows.
- Wood Tones:Mid-century teak.
- Rug:Jute natural fiber.
- Lifestyle Props:An open coffee table design book, a steaming ceramic mug.
Complementary Paint Colors
Room concept: This gentle beige hue creating a serene bedroom backdrop, complemented by oatmeal and sage linens.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused morning light, gentle and serene.
- Bedding:Layered linen in oatmeal and sage.
- Ceiling Color:SW Alabaster
- Flooring:Light ash wood.
- Window Treatments:Sheer white linen drapes.
- Lifestyle Props:A draped cashmere throw, a carafe of water on the nightstand.
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Material board: Expansive walls coated in this warm neutral tone, bridging natural pine beams and polished concrete floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Even, balanced ambient daylight.
- Architectural Feature:Exposed natural pine beams.
- Flooring:Polished concrete.
- Trim Color:SW Pure White
- Metal Finish:Brushed steel.
- Lifestyle Props:A large fiddle leaf fig tree, a stack of firewood.
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