Henderson Buff HC-15 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CCBB85, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starburst Wheat from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCBB85 · HC-15
Henderson Buff
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Henderson Buff Technical Profile
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Henderson Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Henderson 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 MooreHenderson Buff
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyStarburst Wheat
Starburst Wheat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country Style
PPG
Nearly identical
Olive Hint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Camel
Behr
Very similar
Further Afield
Valspar
Very similar
Hippolita
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hippolita
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Lime Tart
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Henderson Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Henderson Buff
#CCBB85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Henderson Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Henderson 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 Henderson Buff.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Henderson Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Henderson Buff have?
Henderson Buff by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Henderson Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Henderson Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Henderson Buff are Starburst Wheat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Country Style by PPG (a near-identical match), Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Henderson 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 Henderson Buff?
Henderson Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Henderson Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.