Oak Buff 1083-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EED8C2, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flirt from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EED8C2 · 1083-3
Oak Buff
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oak Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#EED8C2
RGB238, 216, 194
Estimated LRV71.2
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Oak Buff
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Vista Paint
#EED9C4
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#ECD7C1
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Flirt
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#F0DAC5
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Almond Cake
Kilz
#EEDAC4
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Inner Peach
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#EAD5C1
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Warm Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#EEDAC3
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#F5DBC2
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Verona Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D3BA
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Tanglewood Park
Valspar
#E8D4BC
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Pink Ground
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#EFD6C7
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Colors That Work With Oak Buff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oak Buff
#EED8C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCBC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oak Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oak 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
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Oak Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oak Buff have?
Oak Buff by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Oak Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oak Buff are Flirt by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Porcelain Skin by Behr (a close digital match), Flirt by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oak 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 Oak Buff?
Oak Buff has a estimated lightness value of 71.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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