Buffalo Herd DE6056 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #705046, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Western Brown from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #705046 · DE6056
Buffalo Herd
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buffalo Herd Technical Profile
HEX Code#705046
RGB112, 80, 70
Estimated LRV9.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Buffalo Herd
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buffalo Herd
#705046
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C805D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buffalo Herd
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buffalo Herd 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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Buffalo Herd — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buffalo Herd have?
Buffalo Herd by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Buffalo Herd from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffalo Herd are Western Brown by Valspar (a close digital match), Bigfoot by PPG (a close digital match), Spanish Chestnut by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buffalo Herd'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 Buffalo Herd?
Buffalo Herd has a estimated lightness value of 9.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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