Putty paint colors
Top picks for putty
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named putty every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More putty shades
5 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Putty at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full putty lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Top Kompozit putty
78 in deckKompozit's deck has 78 colors that match the putty band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About putty
Putty is a deep warm greige with the muted, slightly chalky cast of unfired clay — quieter than mushroom, warmer than dove gray, with an undertone that balances tan, gray, and a whisper of olive. It feels architectural rather than decorative.
Use it on walls in dining rooms, studies, and powder rooms where you want depth without darkness. Pairs with cream trim, antique brass, walnut, and creamy linen upholstery. Particularly strong on cabinetry and built-ins. Designer alternatives: BM Bennington Gray, SW Mega Greige, F&B Light Gray. A current favorite for moody-yet-livable transitional interiors and English-inspired kitchens.