Antique Buff 7007-11 is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E8DAC6, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandcastle from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8DAC6 · 7007-11
Antique Buff
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Buff Technical Profile
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Antique Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAntique Buff
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSandcastle
Sandcastle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Gingersnap
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Gingersnap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sand Castle
Behr
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Cookie
PPG
Nearly identical
Lotus Pod
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lambskin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Breadcrumb
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Buff
#E8DAC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Antique Buff.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Buff have?
Antique Buff by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antique Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Buff are Sandcastle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pale Gingersnap by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Gingersnap by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique 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 Antique Buff?
Antique Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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