Concord Buff
We've categorized Concord 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 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#EDD6B1
LRV
69.18
Concord Buff's Color Strip
Concord Buff is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hinoki and August Moon. The strip spans from Paper Lantern at the lightest end to Mesa Tan at the deepest. Strip 294 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Concord Buff in Real Rooms
Concord Buff has a high LRV of 69.18 — 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, bathroom, home office, front door, dining room, mudroom, living room, patio, kitchen and house.
1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Concord Buff with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A moody bedroom painted in Concord Buff
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1 Bathroom Photo
Using Concord Buff on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Concord Buff — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Concord Buff in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Concord Buff in a neutral home office
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Concord Buff makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
minimalist front door featuring Concord Buff by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Concord Buff does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Concord Buff paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Concord Buff makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Concord Buff paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Concord Buff in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
A contemporary living room painted in Concord Buff
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Concord Buff provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
warm patio featuring Concord Buff by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
Concord Buff is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Concord Buff — classy kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Concord Buff acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Concord Buff color — coastal house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 69), opening up a space where Concord Buff encloses it.
Concord Buff reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 23), opening up a space where Artifact encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 16, Concord Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 69), opening up a space where Concord Buff encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 69 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (75 vs 69) makes Jersey Cream the marginally brighter of the two.
Concord Buff reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 69 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Hinoki reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Honeypot reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cottage Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Concord Buff reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Concord Buff reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 24), opening up a space where Sporty Blue encloses it.
Concord Buff reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 34), opening up a space where Baby Blue Eyes encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 30, Concord Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 14, Concord Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
Concord Buff reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 37), opening up a space where Notable Hue encloses it.
Concord Buff reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 25), opening up a space where Scanda encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 85 vs 69, A La Mode is decisively the brighter choice.
Cottage Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (79 vs 69) makes Decor White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 85 vs 69, Palish Peach is decisively the brighter choice.
Champagne reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Concord Buff reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Concord Buff reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 46), opening up a space where Anjou Pear encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (69 vs 61) makes Concord Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (69 vs 58) makes Concord Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 69 vs 57, Concord Buff is decisively the brighter choice.