Buckram Binding
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Buckram Binding remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams 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 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#D9C3A6
LRV
56.54
Buckram Binding in Real Rooms
Buckram Binding has a high LRV of 56.54 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom.
3 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Buckram Binding reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls in neutral Buckram Binding create a timeless, sophisticated backdrop.
@darin.schneider
The bedroom's Buckram Binding walls offer warm, versatile neutral tones.
@darin.schneider
Walls painted Buckram Binding establish a calming, understated bedroom aesthetic.
@darin.schneider
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 57 vs 18, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 18, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 58 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 59 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 59 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Buckram Binding reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 57 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 57 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Interactive Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (63 vs 57) makes Sundew the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 57 vs 6, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 34, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 7, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 11, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 7, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 57, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Buckram Binding reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (67 vs 57) makes Only Natural the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 57 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 77 vs 57, Panda White is decisively the brighter choice.
Ivory Lace reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 57), opening up a space where Buckram Binding encloses it.
With LRVs of 59 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Buckram Binding reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 37), opening up a space where Empire Gold encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 44, Buckram Binding is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (57 vs 46) makes Buckram Binding the marginally brighter of the two.
Buckram Binding reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 43), opening up a space where Stonebriar encloses it.
Buckram Binding reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.