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Dark Buff

36%LRV Value
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Dark Buff CSP-320 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BA9C83, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brownington Court from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dark Buff Technical Profile

HEX Code#BA9C83
RGB186, 156, 131
LRV35.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Dark Buff in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dark 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 MooreDark Buff
Nearly identical
PPGBrownington Court

Brownington Court

PPG

Nearly identical

Sturdy Bronze

Valspar

Nearly identical

Key To The City

Behr

Nearly identical

Coffee Cake

Kilz

Nearly identical

Earthy Tan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Canoe

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Tailored Tan

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Buttered Croissant

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Timber

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dark Buff

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dark Buff

#BA9C83

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

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Color Palettes for Dark Buff

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nankeen

Complement

Baby Blue Eyes

Dark Buff Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Flower Pot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dark Buff.

Spice Gold

Benjamin Moore · 1040

#BDA57F

Interlude

Benjamin Moore · AF-135

#B9A38B

Tiramisu

Benjamin Moore · CC-486

#B5977B

Shore

Benjamin Moore · CC-364

#B5A08C

Wicker Basket

Benjamin Moore · CSP-255

#B5A489

Broken Arrow

Benjamin Moore · 1026

#B9A28D

More orange colors from other brands

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

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Dark Buff — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dark Buff have?
Dark 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 Dark Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Buff are Brownington Court by PPG (a near-identical match), Tantalizing Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Sturdy Bronze by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Buff?
Dark Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, 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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