ColorplanBuff
No.20 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 35 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Buff (No.20) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Tan (CW-130), Sherwin-Williams Latte (SW 6108) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 35.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B49D82 |
| RGB | 180, 157, 130 |
| HSL | 32°, 25%, 61% |
About Buff
Buff (No.20) is a deep beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 35, Buff absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to London Stone (No.6), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Buff changes with the light
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
Buff's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
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 Buff can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Buff will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Buff in real homes
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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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Wild Mushroom (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Buff questions
What undertone does Buff have?
Buff has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buff's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Buff a light or dark color?
Buff has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Buff absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Buff in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Coffeehouse Tan CW-130 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Buff?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Buff's undertone.
Where does Buff work best?
Buff works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 35, Buff absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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