Biltmore Buff 7691 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E3C9A1, 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.
Ref. #E3C9A1 · 7691
Biltmore Buff
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Biltmore Buff Technical Profile
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Biltmore Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Biltmore 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-WilliamsBiltmore Buff
Nearly identical
PPGYork Ivory
York Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Fennel Seed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Smooth Like Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crepe
Behr
Nearly identical
Rubberband Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
October Bounty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Buff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Biltmore Buff
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Biltmore 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Biltmore Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Biltmore Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Biltmore Buff are York Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Fennel Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Grain .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical 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 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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Why Biltmore Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.