Buffed Tan 30YY 60/104 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D7CBBA, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandstone Tint from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D7CBBA · 30YY 60/104
Buffed Tan
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buffed Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7CBBA
RGB215, 203, 186
Estimated LRV60.7
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 Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Buffed Tan
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
#D4C9B9
Close digital match
Litchfield Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D6CBBC
Close digital match
Almond Wisp
Behr
#D6CABB
Close digital match
China Doll
Sherwin-Williams
#DBCEBD
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Irish Coffee
Kilz
#DACCBA
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Desert Fortress
Valspar
#DACDBD
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Awakening
Vista Paint
#D3C8BA
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Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
#D5C7B3
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Awakening
Hirshfield's
#D5CBBE
Close digital match
Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
#D9CFC2
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Colors That Work With Buffed Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buffed Tan
#D7CBBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buffed Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buffed Tan 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 Buffed Tan.
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buffed Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buffed Tan have?
Buffed Tan by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Buffed Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffed Tan are Sandstone Tint by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Litchfield Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Almond Wisp by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buffed Tan'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 Buffed Tan?
Buffed Tan has a estimated lightness value of 60.7, 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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Why Buffed Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.