Ref. #DECDA8 · HC-24
Pittsfield Buff
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pittsfield Buff Technical Profile
What color is Pittsfield Buff? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DECDA8. Colors similar to Pittsfield Buff include PPG Neutral Beige, Sherwin-Williams Ancestral Gold, Dunn-Edwards Light Aspiration. Pittsfield Buff has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Pittsfield 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Pittsfield Buff
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Neutral Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gabriel's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lemon Drop
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pittsfield Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pittsfield Buff
#DECDA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pittsfield Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield 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.
Pittsfield Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pittsfield Buff have?
Pittsfield Buff by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pittsfield Buff from other brands?
The closest matches are Neutral Beige by PPG (#DFCCA6), Ancestral Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#DDCDA6), Light Aspiration by Dunn-Edwards (#DACBA7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pittsfield Buff?
Pittsfield Buff has an LRV of 59.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pittsfield Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.