Buffed Tan 30YY 60/104 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D7CBBA, 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.
Ref. #D7CBBA · 30YY 60/104
Buffed Tan
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buffed Tan Technical Profile
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Buffed Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buffed Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBuffed Tan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySandstone Tint
Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Litchfield Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Wisp
Behr
Nearly identical
China Doll
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Irish Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Desert Fortress
Valspar
Nearly identical
Awakening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Awakening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buffed Tan
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
Pure 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.
More beige colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buffed Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buffed Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffed Tan are Sandstone Tint by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Litchfield Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Almond Wisp by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Buffed Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.