Buffalo Hide 1105-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BB9F6A, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almond Toast from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BB9F6A · 1105-6
Buffalo Hide
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Buffalo Hide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buffalo Hide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBuffalo Hide
Nearly identical
BehrAlmond Toast
Almond Toast
Behr
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Porter Ridge Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rustic City
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buffalo Hide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buffalo Hide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffalo Hide are Almond Toast by Behr (a near-identical match), Duster by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Antique Treasure by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buffalo Hide'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 Hide?
Buffalo Hide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.