Biltmore Buff 7691 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E3C9A1, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is York Ivory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #E3C9A1 · 7691
Biltmore Buff
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Biltmore Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3C9A1
RGB227, 201, 161
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 Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Biltmore Buff
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
York Ivory
PPG
#E5CAA2
Close digital match
Fennel Seed
Benjamin Moore
#E4C89E
Close digital match
Grain .04
Colorhouse
#E1C9A1
Close digital match
Smooth Like Butter
Dunn-Edwards
#E7CDA4
Close digital match
Crepe
Behr
#E0C9A2
Close digital match
Rubberband Tan
Dutch Boy
#E7CDA7
Close digital match
October Bounty
Vista Paint
#E2C8A4
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Sweet Treats
Valspar
#E9CDA1
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Golden Buff
Hirshfield's
#DEC8A3
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Eggnog Latte
Kilz
#E6CDAB
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Cord
Farrow & Ball
#D6C39E
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Colors That Work With Biltmore Buff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Biltmore Buff
#E3C9A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Biltmore Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Biltmore 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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Biltmore Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Biltmore Buff have?
Biltmore Buff by Sherwin-Williams 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 Biltmore Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Biltmore Buff are York Ivory by PPG (a close digital match), Fennel Seed by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grain .04 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Biltmore 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 Biltmore Buff?
Biltmore Buff 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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