Colony Buff 7723 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DDC6AB, 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.
Ref. #DDC6AB · 7723
Colony Buff
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Colony Buff Technical Profile
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Colony Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colony 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-WilliamsColony Buff
Nearly identical
BehrSand Motif
Sand Motif
Behr
Nearly identical
Cliff's View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cocoa Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Classic Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Wheat Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Melodious Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colony Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colony Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colony Buff are Sand Motif by Behr (a near-identical match), Cliff's View by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Plateau by Behr (a near-identical 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 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.
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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 Colony Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.