Buffalo Herd DE6056 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #705046, 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.
Ref. #705046 · DE6056
Buffalo Herd
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buffalo Herd Technical Profile
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Buffalo Herd in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buffalo Herd in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBuffalo Herd
Nearly identical
ValsparWestern Brown
Western Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bigfoot
PPG
Nearly identical
Spanish Chestnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Coffee Beans
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee Shop
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
County Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buffalo Herd
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
Pure 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
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Buffalo Herd.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buffalo Herd in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buffalo Herd from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffalo Herd are Western Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bigfoot by PPG (a near-identical match), Spanish Chestnut by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buffalo Herd's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.