Warm Buff 3002-10A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D1B796, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quinoa from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D1B796 · 3002-10A
Warm Buff
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Warm Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1B796
RGB209, 183, 150
Estimated LRV49.6
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 Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Quinoa
Sherwin-Williams
#CFB597
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Washed Khaki
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#D3B798
Close digital match
Persian Fable
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#D2BB9C
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Kombucha
Behr
#D6BC9D
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Dunn-Edwards
#CFB999
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Summer Straw Hat
Dutch Boy
#CBB294
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Gaia
PPG
#D3BC9E
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Fairway Oaks
Benjamin Moore
#CAB495
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#D1BBA2
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#D6C39E
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Colors That Work With Warm Buff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Buff
#D1B796
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm 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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Warm Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Buff have?
Warm Buff by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Warm Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Buff are Quinoa by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Washed Khaki by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Whole Wheat by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Warm 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 Warm Buff?
Warm Buff has a estimated lightness value of 49.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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