Bluffwood 405-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C8BFB5, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BFB5 · 405-2DB
Bluffwood
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bluffwood Technical Profile
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Bluffwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bluffwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBluffwood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTwilight Gray
Twilight Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Penthouse View
Behr
Nearly identical
Dovetail Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buried In Sand
Kilz
Nearly identical
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
North
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windmill
Valspar
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bluffwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bluffwood
#C8BFB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bluffwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bluffwood 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Bluffwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bluffwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bluffwood have?
Bluffwood by Dutch Boy 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 Bluffwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bluffwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bluffwood are Twilight Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hearthstone by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Moonbeam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bluffwood'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 Bluffwood?
Bluffwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bluffwood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.