Buff Tone S230-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDD2C3, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melon Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EDD2C3 · S230-1
Buff Tone
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buff Tone Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDD2C3
RGB237, 210, 195
Estimated LRV68.0
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Buff Tone
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Melon Pink
PPG
#F1D4C4
Close digital match
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
#EFD6C7
Close digital match
Morning Glow
Valspar
#EFD3C6
Close digital match
In the Buff
Vista Paint
#F2D4C5
Close digital match
Spun Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
#EDD2C0
Close digital match
Adobe Sands
Dutch Boy
#EDD2C0
Close digital match
Chinese Cherry
Hirshfield's
#F1D7CB
Close digital match
Heirloom
Benjamin Moore
#F6D9C8
Close digital match
Natural Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#F7D8C4
Similar digital color
Nouveau Apricot
Kilz
#EBCBBD
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Colors That Work With Buff Tone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buff Tone
#EDD2C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB178
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buff Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buff Tone 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 Buff Tone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buff Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buff Tone have?
Buff Tone by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Buff Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buff Tone are Melon Pink by PPG (a close digital match), Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Morning Glow by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buff Tone'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 Buff Tone?
Buff Tone has a estimated lightness value of 68.0, 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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Why Buff Tone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.