Ref. #DDC6AB · 7723
Colony Buff
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Colony Buff Technical Profile
What color is Colony Buff? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DDC6AB. Colors similar to Colony Buff include Behr Sand Motif, Dunn-Edwards Cliff's View, Dunn-Edwards Travertine. Colony Buff has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Colony Buff sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Colony Buff
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colony Buff
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Colony 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.
Colony Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colony Buff have?
Colony Buff by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Colony Buff from other brands?
The closest matches are Sand Motif by Behr (#DDC6AA), Cliff's View by Dunn-Edwards (#DDC5AA), Travertine by Dunn-Edwards (#DFC6AA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Colony Buff?
Colony Buff has an LRV of 58.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colony Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.