Brown Buzz 6005-3B is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CAC8B7, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palatine from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CAC8B7 · 6005-3B
Brown Buzz
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Buzz Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAC8B7
RGB202, 200, 183
Estimated LRV57.3
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 Familybeige
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Brown Buzz
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Palatine
Hirshfield's
#C9C7B6
Close digital match
French Gray Linen
PPG
#CAC8B6
Close digital match
Ocean Foam
Behr
#CAC8B6
Close digital match
Palatine
Vista Paint
#C8C6B4
Close digital match
Doily
Benjamin Moore
#CBC8B5
Close digital match
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
#C5C4B5
Close digital match
Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
#CECEBD
Close digital match
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
Close digital match
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
#CDC9BB
Close digital match
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
#CFCEC0
Close digital match
Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Silver Fern
Kilz
#D1D1BF
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Colors That Work With Brown Buzz
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Buzz
#CAC8B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Buzz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Buzz 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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Brown Buzz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Buzz have?
Brown Buzz by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Brown Buzz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Buzz are Palatine by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), French Gray Linen by PPG (a close digital match), Ocean Foam by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown Buzz'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 Brown Buzz?
Brown Buzz has a estimated lightness value of 57.3, 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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