Golden Buff 0288 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DCC6A0, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCC6A0 · 0288
Golden Buff
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Buff Technical Profile
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Golden Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGolden Buff
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBeige Gold
Beige Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Buff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crepe
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Ecru
PPG
Nearly identical
Baked Scone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Squire Hill Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gourmet Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Buff
#DCC6A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Golden 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.
Golden Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Buff have?
Golden Buff by Vista Paint 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 Golden Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Buff are Beige Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Buff by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Crepe by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden 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 Golden Buff?
Golden Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.1, 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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