In the Buff 8619 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F2D4C5, LRV 70 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melon Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2D4C5 · 8619
In the Buff
70%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
In the Buff Technical Profile
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In the Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to In the 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 PaintIn the Buff
Nearly identical
PPGMelon Pink
Melon Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Blushing
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Morning Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Buff Tone
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Playground
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heirloom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Here Comes the Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Carob
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nouveau Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In the Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Buff
#F2D4C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0B372
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the 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 In the 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.
In the Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Buff have?
In the Buff by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 In the Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match In the Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Buff are Melon Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Blushing by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Morning Glow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In the 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 In the Buff?
In the Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why In the Buff's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.