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Believable Buff

We've categorized Believable Buff as a versatile and reflective Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#DBC7A8

LRV

58.74

Light Reflectance Value
58.74
light
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone
Collection

Believable Buff's Color Strip

Believable Buff is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 141, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Believable Buff in Real Rooms

Believable Buff has a high LRV of 58.74 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and kitchen.

Color Strip 141

5 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Believable Buff takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Living Room

Living Room

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Believable Buff Living Room

Believable Buff Living Room

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Sherwin Williams Believable Buff Living Room

Sherwin Williams Believable Buff Living Room

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Sw Believable Buff Wall Paint

Sw Believable Buff Wall Paint

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Sw 6120 Hallway

Sw 6120 Hallway

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2 Kitchen Photos

Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Believable Buff provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

Sw Believable Buff Kitchen

Sw Believable Buff Kitchen

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Sw Believable Buff Kitchen

Sw Believable Buff Kitchen

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#DBC7A8
RGB219, 199, 168
HSL36° 41% 76%
CMYK0 9 23 14
CIE LabL: 81.2 a: 2.2 b: 18.1
XYZX: 56.70 Y: 58.74 Z: 45.39
Strip141 pos. C1