In literature, "putty" is often employed as a color to evoke a muted, earthy tone that suggests pallor or an unremarkable, even bleak, quality. Authors describe faces and figures turning "the hue of putty"—a transformation that can hint at shock, dismay, or a lifeless aspect, as seen when a character’s face becomes the color of "new putty" [1] or when an individual is depicted as a "putty-colored" figure [2]. In some passages, the color is listed among soft, natural shades that lend a subtle, almost understated aesthetic [3], while other authors use it to convey an odd, unsettling quality in a character's appearance, such as a face "the colour of putty" [4] or one that "turned a sort of putty-color" with blue lips [5]. Even an old lady’s visage is noted as being "putty" [6], and a character’s expression is described as having "the hue of putty" [7]. Together, these examples illustrate how the color "putty" has been adapted in literature to evoke both physical descriptions and the emotional ambiance surrounding a character.