Chestertown Buff vs Dreamy

Chestertown BuffBenjamin MoorevsDreamyBenjamin MooreΔE 47.5Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Chestertown Buff reads as beige, while Dreamy reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 37, Chestertown Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Chestertown Buff's red character against Dreamy's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Chestertown Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-9
Hex#DDBF86
LRV52.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-9
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Dreamy
Benjamin Moore · 1425
Hex#9AA1B9
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1425
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Chestertown Buff vs Dreamy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chestertown Buff on one side and Dreamy 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.

More Chestertown Buff comparisons

See how Chestertown Buff stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Chestertown Buff
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Chestertown Buff
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Chestertown Buff
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Chestertown Buff
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Chestertown Buff
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Chestertown Buff reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Chestertown Buff
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Chestertown Buff
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Chestertown Buff
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Chestertown Buff
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Chestertown Buff
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Chestertown Buff
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Chestertown Buff
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Chestertown Buff reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Chestertown Buff
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Chestertown Buff
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Black grey
Chestertown Buff
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Piazza
Chestertown Buff
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Chestertown Buff
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Chestertown Buff
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Chestertown Buff reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Chestertown Buff
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Chestertown Buff reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Chestertown Buff
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Chestertown Buff
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Chestertown Buff
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Chestertown Buff
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Chestertown Buff
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Chestertown Buff
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Chestertown Buff reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Chestertown Buff
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Chestertown Buff reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Chestertown Buff
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Chestertown Buff
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Chestertown Buff
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Chestertown Buff
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Chestertown Buff is the lighter choice