Chestertown Buff HC-9 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEC087, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harpswell Green from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEC087 · HC-9
Chestertown Buff
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chestertown Buff Technical Profile
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Chestertown Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chestertown Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreChestertown Buff
Nearly identical
ValsparHarpswell Green
Harpswell Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winsome Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Flaxen Hair
PPG
Nearly identical
Toasted Marshmallow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sequin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Muffin
Behr
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Canary Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Venice Square
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chestertown Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chestertown Buff
#DEC087
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chestertown Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chestertown 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chestertown 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.
Chestertown Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chestertown Buff have?
Chestertown Buff 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 Chestertown Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chestertown Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chestertown Buff are Harpswell Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Winsome Ecru by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Flaxen Hair by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chestertown 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 Chestertown Buff?
Chestertown Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.9, 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 Chestertown Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.