Bluffwood 405-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C8BFB5, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #C8BFB5 · 405-2DB
Bluffwood
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bluffwood Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8BFB5
RGB200, 191, 181
Estimated LRV52.9
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 Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Twilight Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#C8BFB5
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Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
#C7BEB2
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Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
#C8BDB2
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Penthouse View
Behr
#CABFB3
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Dovetail Grey
PPG
#C5BBB0
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Hearthstone
Vista Paint
#C5BCB0
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Buried In Sand
Kilz
#CDC2B6
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Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
#C4BEB4
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North
Benjamin Moore
#C4B9AF
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Windmill
Valspar
#CDC2BA
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Colors That Work With Bluffwood
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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
Digital 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
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Bluffwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bluffwood have?
Bluffwood by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Bluffwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bluffwood are Twilight Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Hearthstone by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Moonbeam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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