Colony Buff 7723 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DDC6AB, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sand Motif from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DDC6AB · 7723
Colony Buff
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Colony Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDC6AB
RGB221, 198, 171
Estimated LRV58.7
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sand Motif
Behr
#DDC6AA
Close digital match
Cliff's View
Dunn-Edwards
#DDC5AA
Close digital match
Cocoa Sand
Benjamin Moore
#DBC6AD
Close digital match
Flan
Hirshfield's
#E2C8AA
Close digital match
Classic Ivory
PPG
#DBC5A7
Close digital match
Wheat Toast
Valspar
#DDC8AB
Close digital match
Flan
Vista Paint
#E2C9AA
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Melodious Ivory
Dutch Boy
#E4CAAD
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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#E6CDAB
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Colors That Work With Colony Buff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colony Buff
#DDC6AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colony Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colony 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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Colony Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colony Buff have?
Colony 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 Colony Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colony Buff are Sand Motif by Behr (a close digital match), Cliff's View by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Plateau by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Colony 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 Colony Buff?
Colony Buff has a estimated lightness value 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.
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