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Bluffs

47%LRV Value
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Bluffs CC-338 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAB495, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lamb's Wool from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bluffs Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAB495
RGB202, 180, 149
LRV47.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Bluffs in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bluffs in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBluffs
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLamb's Wool

Lamb's Wool

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Hazy Earth

Valspar

Nearly identical

Light Chestnut

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Tropical Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Beige Tellin

PPG

Nearly identical

High Noon

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Persian Fable

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Persian Fable

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Tea With Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bluffs

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bluffs

#CAB495

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bluffs

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pottery Wheel

Complement

Lovebirds

Bluffs Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Sienna Clay

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Fair Isle Blue

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Glacial Till

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Soul Mate

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Twilight Gold

Benjamin Moore · 1069

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Serendipity

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#DAB192

Toffee Cream

Benjamin Moore · 1138

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Bluffs — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bluffs have?
Bluffs by Benjamin Moore 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 Bluffs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bluffs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bluffs are Lamb's Wool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hazy Earth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Light Chestnut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bluffs'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 Bluffs?
Bluffs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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