Powell Buff HC-35 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DFCDA8, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #DFCDA8 · HC-35
Powell Buff
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Powell Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFCDA8
RGB223, 205, 168
Estimated LRV59.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Neutral Beige
PPG
#DFCCA6
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Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
#E2CEA6
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Echoing Valley
Dutch Boy
#E0CFAD
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Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
#E0CDA4
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Melt with You
Dunn-Edwards
#E3CFAB
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Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#DDCDA6
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Light Amber
Valspar
#E2CEA4
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String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
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Crepe
Behr
#E0C9A2
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Grain .04
Colorhouse
#E1C9A1
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Goldilocks
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#EAD2AA
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Colors That Work With Powell Buff
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Powell Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powell Buff are Neutral Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Ivory Beauty by PPG (a close digital match), Coconut Crumble by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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