Colony Buff featured
Sherwin-Williams7723

Colony Buff

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Colony Buff (7723) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 2 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#DDC6AB

LRV

58.72

Light Reflectance Value
58.72
light
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Colony Buff's Color Strip

Colony Buff is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 292 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Colony Buff in Real Rooms

Colony Buff has a high LRV of 58.72 — 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 bedroom and living room.

Color Strip 292

1 Bedroom Photo

In the context of a primary suite, Colony Buff suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Sw Colony Buff Bedroom

Sw Colony Buff Bedroom

@christian.esposito.painting

1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Colony Buff creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Sherwin Williams Colony Buff Living Room

Sherwin Williams Colony Buff Living Room

@hisherspainting

Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#DDC6AB
RGB221, 198, 171
HSL32° 42% 77%
CMYK0 10 23 13
CIE LabL: 81.1 a: 3.9 b: 16.5
XYZX: 57.36 Y: 58.70 Z: 46.83
Strip292 pos. C1