In The Buff 1019-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6CBBF, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6CBBF · 1019-2
In The Buff
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
In The Buff Technical Profile
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In The Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to In The Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIn The Buff
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMocha
Mocha
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Symmetry
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Awakening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stable Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Granite Dust
Behr
Nearly identical
Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Awakening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rabbit's Foot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In The Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In The Buff
#D6CBBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In The Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In The Buff 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 In The Buff.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
In The Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In The Buff have?
In The Buff 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 In The Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match In The Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In The Buff are Mocha by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mocha Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Big by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In The Buff'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 In The Buff?
In The Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.8, 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 In The Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.