Powell Buff HC-35 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DFCDA8, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neutral Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFCDA8 · HC-35
Powell Buff
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Powell Buff Technical Profile
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Powell Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Powell 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 MoorePowell Buff
Nearly identical
PPGNeutral Beige
Neutral Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Echoing Valley
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Melt with You
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Crepe
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Goldilocks
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Powell Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powell Buff
#DFCDA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Powell Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powell 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 Powell 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.
Powell Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powell Buff have?
Powell Buff 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 Powell Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Powell Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powell Buff are Neutral Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Ivory Beauty by PPG (a near-identical match), Coconut Crumble by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Powell 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 Powell Buff?
Powell Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.4, 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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