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.
Ref. #BA9C83 · CSP-320
Dark Buff
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Buff Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Dark 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 Dark 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.
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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Why Dark Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.