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Powell Buff

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Powell Buff remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DECCA7

LRV

59.43

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Light Reflectance Value
59.43
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Powell Buff in Real Rooms

Powell Buff has a high LRV of 59.43 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Brown and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen.

4 Kitchen Photos

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Powell Buff manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Benjamin Moore HC-35 kitchen makeover

Kitchen cabinetry and countertops glow in Powell Buff tones.

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Benjamin Moore HC-35 kitchen interior

White trim and natural light brighten Powell Buff kitchen walls.

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Benjamin Moore Powell Buff kitchen makeover

Cream-toned Powell Buff brings warmth to this kitchen renovation.

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Benjamin Moore Powell Buff kitchen color paint

Soft Powell Buff creates a cohesive, harmonious kitchen palette.

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Color Codes

HEX#DECCA7
RGB222, 204, 167
HSL40° 45% 76%
CMYK0 8 25 13
CIE LabL: 82.7 a: 0.6 b: 20.8
XYZX: 0.59 Y: 0.61 Z: 0.45