Bauhaus Buff BNC-01 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CEB8A5, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheetah Tan from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEB8A5 · BNC-01
Bauhaus Buff
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bauhaus Buff Technical Profile
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Bauhaus Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bauhaus Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBauhaus Buff
Nearly identical
KilzCheetah Tan
Cheetah Tan
Kilz
Nearly identical
Familiar Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ball of Twine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Saint Martin Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Desert Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Beach Party
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Milk Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rincon Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bauhaus Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bauhaus Buff
#CEB8A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bauhaus Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bauhaus Buff Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Bauhaus Buff.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bauhaus Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bauhaus Buff have?
Bauhaus Buff by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bauhaus Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bauhaus Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bauhaus Buff are Cheetah Tan by Kilz (a near-identical match), Familiar Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ball of Twine by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bauhaus Buff's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bauhaus Buff?
Bauhaus Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bauhaus Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.