Buff Tone vs Nutmeg Frost paint color comparison

Buff Tone vs Nutmeg Frost

Buff ToneBehrvsNutmeg FrostBehrΔE 5.6 — Noticeable difference

Buff Tone and Nutmeg Frost come from the same Behr collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 72 for Nutmeg Frost vs 66 for Buff Tone — means Nutmeg Frost will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Buff Tone
Behr · S230-1
LRV66.1
BrandBehr
NumberS230-1
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Nutmeg Frost
Behr · S210-1
LRV72.2
BrandBehr
NumberS210-1
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Buff Tone vs Nutmeg Frost Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff Tone on one side and Nutmeg Frost on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.