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Benjamin MooreCSP-320

Dark Buff

Often used for its versatile qualities, Dark Buff remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#B99B82

LRV

35.19

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Light Reflectance Value
35.19
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Cozy
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Cloud White
Dark Buff
Cloud White vs Dark Buff
Cloud White
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
OC-130 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 35), opening up a space where Dark Buff encloses it.

Dark Buff
French Macaroon
Dark Buff vs French Macaroon
Dark Buff
French Macaroon
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
French Macaroon
CSP-335 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 35, French Macaroon is decisively the brighter choice.

Cascabel Chile
Dark Buff
Cascabel Chile vs Dark Buff
Cascabel Chile
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Cascabel Chile
CSP-445 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

Dark Buff reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 8), opening up a space where Cascabel Chile encloses it.

Dark Buff
Sheraton Beige
Dark Buff vs Sheraton Beige
Dark Buff
Sheraton Beige
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Sheraton Beige
HC-57 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 35, Sheraton Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Brookline Beige
Dark Buff
Brookline Beige vs Dark Buff
Brookline Beige
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Brookline Beige
HC-47 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

A 5-point LRV gap (40 vs 35) makes Brookline Beige the marginally brighter of the two.

Cafe Royal
Dark Buff
Cafe Royal vs Dark Buff
Cafe Royal
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Cafe Royal
1130 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

Cafe Royal reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Broken Arrow
Dark Buff
Broken Arrow vs Dark Buff
Broken Arrow
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Broken Arrow
1026 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Buff
Interlude
Dark Buff vs Interlude
Dark Buff
Interlude
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Interlude
AF-135 · LRV 38

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Dark Buff
Providence Blue
Dark Buff vs Providence Blue
Dark Buff
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

Dark Buff reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.

Dark Buff
Van Courtland Blue
Dark Buff vs Van Courtland Blue
Dark Buff
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 31) makes Dark Buff the marginally brighter of the two.

Dark Buff
Nocturnal Gray
Dark Buff vs Nocturnal Gray
Dark Buff
Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14

At LRV 35 vs 14, Dark Buff is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spruce
Dark Buff
Blue Spruce vs Dark Buff
Blue Spruce
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

Dark Buff reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Spruce encloses it.

Dark Buff
Normandy
Dark Buff vs Normandy
Dark Buff
Normandy
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22

At LRV 35 vs 22, Dark Buff is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Buff
Feather Gray
Dark Buff vs Feather Gray
Dark Buff
Feather Gray
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58

Feather Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 35), opening up a space where Dark Buff encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Broken Arrow
Dark Buff
Broken Arrow vs Dark Buff
Broken Arrow
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Broken Arrow
1026 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Buff
Shabby Chic
Dark Buff vs Shabby Chic
Dark Buff
Shabby Chic
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Shabby Chic
1018 · LRV 49

At LRV 49 vs 35, Shabby Chic is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Buff
Interlude
Dark Buff vs Interlude
Dark Buff
Interlude
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Interlude
AF-135 · LRV 38

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dark Buff
Hillsborough Beige
Dark Buff vs Hillsborough Beige
Dark Buff
Hillsborough Beige
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Hillsborough Beige
1033 · LRV 40

Hillsborough Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Chocolate Mousse
Dark Buff
Chocolate Mousse vs Dark Buff
Chocolate Mousse
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Chocolate Mousse
1025 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

At LRV 54 vs 35, Chocolate Mousse is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Dark Buff
Serengeti Sand
Dark Buff vs Serengeti Sand
Dark Buff
Serengeti Sand
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Serengeti Sand
2164-40 · LRV 30

A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Dark Buff the marginally brighter of the two.

Acorn
Dark Buff
Acorn vs Dark Buff
Acorn
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Acorn
1125 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

Dark Buff reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 21), opening up a space where Acorn encloses it.

Dark Buff
Maryville Brown
Dark Buff vs Maryville Brown
Dark Buff
Maryville Brown
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Maryville Brown
HC-75 · LRV 22

Dark Buff reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 22), opening up a space where Maryville Brown encloses it.

Beach House Beige
Dark Buff
Beach House Beige vs Dark Buff
Beach House Beige
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Beach House Beige
1083 · LRV 33
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dark Buff
Valley Forge Brown
Dark Buff vs Valley Forge Brown
Dark Buff
Valley Forge Brown
Benjamin Moore
Dark Buff
CSP-320 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Valley Forge Brown
HC-74 · LRV 18

At LRV 35 vs 18, Dark Buff is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#B99B82
RGB185, 155, 130
HSL27° 28% 62%
CMYK0 16 30 27
CIE LabL: 66.0 a: 7.3 b: 17.3
XYZX: 0.36 Y: 0.35 Z: 0.26