Wild Buffalo DEBN21 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #65524E, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Piano Brown from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #65524E · DEBN21
Wild Buffalo
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wild Buffalo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Buffalo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWild Buffalo
Nearly identical
ValsparPiano Brown
Piano Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
Nearly identical
Library Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Buffalo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Buffalo
#65524E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A7B5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Buffalo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Buffalo 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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Buffalo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Buffalo have?
Wild Buffalo by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Buffalo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Buffalo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Buffalo are Piano Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bridle Leather Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild Buffalo'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 Wild Buffalo?
Wild Buffalo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.4, 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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