Tailor’s Buff H0036 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DDC2A8, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candle Light from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDC2A8 · H0036
Tailor’s Buff
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tailor’s Buff Technical Profile
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Tailor’s Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tailor’s 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 PaintTailor’s Buff
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCandle Light
Candle Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Bisque
PPG
Nearly identical
Vanilla Iced Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sienna Dust
Behr
Nearly identical
Burlap
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cliff's View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Colony Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rustic Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lion Cub
Kilz
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tailor’s Buff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tailor’s Buff
#DDC2A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B37E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tailor’s Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tailor’s 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 Tailor’s 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.
Tailor’s Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tailor’s Buff have?
Tailor’s 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 Tailor’s Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tailor’s Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tailor’s Buff are Candle Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Antique Bisque by PPG (a near-identical match), Vanilla Iced Coffee by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tailor’s 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 Tailor’s Buff?
Tailor’s Buff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.8, 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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Why Tailor’s Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.