Ref. #BB9F6A · 1105-6
Buffalo Hide
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buffalo Hide Technical Profile
What color is Buffalo Hide? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #BB9F6A. Colors similar to Buffalo Hide include Behr Almond Toast, Behr Antique Treasure, Benjamin Moore Porter Ridge Tan. Buffalo Hide has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Buffalo Hide depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Buffalo Hide pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Buffalo Hide
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Almond Toast
Behr
Nearly identical
Porter Ridge Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Barbary Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rustic City
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buffalo Hide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buffalo Hide
#BB9F6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buffalo Hide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buffalo Hide 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Buffalo Hide.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buffalo Hide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buffalo Hide have?
Buffalo Hide by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Buffalo Hide from other brands?
The closest matches are Almond Toast by Behr (#BCA16C), Antique Treasure by Behr (#B79B68), Porter Ridge Tan by Benjamin Moore (#BA9F65). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Buffalo Hide?
Buffalo Hide has an LRV of 36.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Buffalo Hide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.