Ref. #CCBB85 · HC-15
What color is Henderson Buff? It's a medium warm yellow with the hex code #CCBB85. Colors similar to Henderson Buff include PPG Country Style, Dunn-Edwards Olive Hint, Sherwin-Williams Cool Avocado. Henderson Buff has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Henderson Buff sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Henderson Buff reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#CCBB85
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B280
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Henderson Buff.
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 Henderson Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.