Ocean Buff 7005-7 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EBEBD9, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadow Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #EBEBD9 · 7005-7
Ocean Buff
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBEBD9
RGB235, 235, 217
Estimated LRV82.1
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 Familyoff-white
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Ocean Buff
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Meadow Mist
Benjamin Moore
#EBEBD9
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Whispering Rain
Dunn-Edwards
#ECECDA
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Alabaster
Behr
#EAEBD9
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White Smoke
PPG
#E8E8D7
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Sweet Spring
Vista Paint
#EDECDC
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Whitewash
Hirshfield's
#E9EBD8
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Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
#ECEAD5
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Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
#ECEAD5
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Imagine .04
Colorhouse
#F0EDDB
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White Rocks
Kilz
#EDF0DF
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Grey White
RAL
#E7EBDA
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James White
Farrow & Ball
#EDE9D8
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Colors That Work With Ocean Buff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Buff
#EBEBD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean 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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Ocean Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Buff have?
Ocean Buff by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Ocean Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Buff are Meadow Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Whispering Rain by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alabaster by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean 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 Ocean Buff?
Ocean Buff has a estimated lightness value of 82.1, 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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Why Ocean Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.