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Gallery Buff

47%LRV Value
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Gallery Buff CSP-225 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C0B6A4, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Counterpoint from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gallery Buff Technical Profile

HEX Code#C0B6A4
RGB192, 182, 164
LRV47.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Gallery Buff in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gallery 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 MooreGallery Buff
Nearly identical
ValsparCounterpoint

Counterpoint

Valspar

Nearly identical

Soft Leather

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Roman Ruins

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Analytical Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Flintstone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dry Goods Neutral

PPG

Nearly identical

Pasha Brown

Behr

Nearly identical

Portobello

Kilz

Nearly identical

Weathered Stone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gallery Buff

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gallery Buff

#C0B6A4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gallery Buff

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Loggia

Complement

Blue Echo

Gallery Buff 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

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

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

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gallery Buff.

Urban Sophisticate

Benjamin Moore · CSP-160

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Glacial Till

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Knitting Basket

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Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

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Boulevard

Benjamin Moore · CC-394

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Greenwich Gate

Benjamin Moore · CSP-170

#C6BFAE

More beige colors from other brands

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

Chimayo Sage

PPG · 60YY 44/110

#B9B49F

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Prairie House

Behr · PPU9-12

#D2C8AE

Free Spirited

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR09

#DEDAD1

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Gallery Buff — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gallery Buff have?
Gallery Buff by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gallery Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gallery Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gallery Buff are Counterpoint by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Leather by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Roman Ruins by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gallery 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 Gallery Buff?
Gallery Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.3, 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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