Heartsmere 1114 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EFDDBF, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buff from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFDDBF · 1114
Heartsmere
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heartsmere Technical Profile
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Heartsmere in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heartsmere in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHeartsmere
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBuff
Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
French Custard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Incense
Behr
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cordon Bleu
PPG
Nearly identical
Aged Parchment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cameo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heartsmere
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heartsmere
#EFDDBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heartsmere
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heartsmere 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 Heartsmere.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heartsmere — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heartsmere have?
Heartsmere 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 Heartsmere in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heartsmere from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heartsmere are Buff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cottage Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Napery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heartsmere'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 Heartsmere?
Heartsmere has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heartsmere's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.