Believable Buff 6120 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DBC7A8, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazelwood from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBC7A8 · 6120
Believable Buff
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Believable Buff Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Believable Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Believable Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBelievable Buff
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHazelwood
Hazelwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Richmond Bisque
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Whispering Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Wheat Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Believable Buff — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Believable Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Believable Buff
#DBC7A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Believable Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Believable 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Believable Buff.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Believable Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Believable Buff have?
Believable Buff by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Believable Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Believable Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Believable Buff are Hazelwood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Richmond Bisque by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), New Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Believable 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 Believable Buff?
Believable Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.7, 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.
Explore More with Believable Buff
Related Reading
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 Believable Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.