Buckwheat Flour S280-1 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3E8D7, estimated LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bermuda Sand from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F3E8D7 · S280-1
Buckwheat Flour
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buckwheat Flour Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E8D7
RGB243, 232, 215
Estimated LRV77.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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#F3E8D6
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#F1E6D6
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#F6EAD8
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Sherwin-Williams
#F3E9D7
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Colonial Cream
Benjamin Moore
#F7EBDA
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#F6EBD8
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Dimity
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Colors That Work With Buckwheat Flour
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buckwheat Flour
#F3E8D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buckwheat Flour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buckwheat Flour 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
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Buckwheat Flour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buckwheat Flour have?
Buckwheat Flour by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buckwheat Flour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buckwheat Flour are Bermuda Sand by Valspar (a close digital match), Sandollar Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Nankeen by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buckwheat Flour'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 Buckwheat Flour?
Buckwheat Flour has a estimated lightness value of 77.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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