ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wellesley Buff (107) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379) and Behr Butter Cookie (ICC-41). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 69.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1D5B7 |
| RGB | 241, 213, 183 |
| HSL | 31°, 67%, 83% |
About Wellesley Buff
Wellesley Buff (107) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 70, Wellesley Buff has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wellesley 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 Jumel Peachtone (HC-54); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wellesley Buff changes with the light
Wellesley 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
Wellesley Buff's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Buff can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wellesley Buff will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wellesley Buff in real homes
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Wellesley 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wellesley Buff questions
What undertone does Wellesley Buff have?
Wellesley Buff has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wellesley Buff's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wellesley Buff a light or dark color?
Wellesley Buff has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Wellesley Buff has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Wellesley Buff in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Butter Cookie ICC-41 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wellesley Buff?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wellesley Buff's undertone.
Where does Wellesley Buff work best?
Wellesley Buff works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Wellesley Buff has visible color without darkening a room much.
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