ColorplanBenjamin Moore Squire Hill Buff (1068) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127), Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 57.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DAC4A3 |
| RGB | 218, 196, 163 |
| HSL | 36°, 43%, 75% |
About Squire Hill Buff
Squire Hill Buff (1068) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 57, Squire Hill Buff has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Squire Hill Buff's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Richmond Bisque (HC-177); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Squire Hill Buff changes with the light
Squire Hill Buff has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Squire Hill Buff's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Squire Hill Buff will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Squire Hill Buff can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Squire Hill Buff will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Squire Hill Buff in real homes
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Squire Hill Buff equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Squire Hill Buff questions
What undertone does Squire Hill Buff have?
Squire Hill Buff has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Squire Hill Buff's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Squire Hill Buff a light or dark color?
Squire Hill Buff has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Squire Hill Buff has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Squire Hill Buff in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Savage Ground No.213 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Squire Hill Buff?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Squire Hill Buff's undertone.
Where does Squire Hill Buff work best?
Squire Hill Buff works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Squire Hill Buff has visible color without darkening a room much.
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