Biltmore Buff vs Dakota Wheat

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 61 vs 54, Biltmore Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams · 7691
Hex#E3C9A1
LRV60.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7691
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams · 9023
Hex#E1BD8E
LRV54.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9023
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Biltmore Buff vs Dakota Wheat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Biltmore Buff on one side and Dakota Wheat 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 Biltmore Buff comparisons

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

White Dove
Biltmore Buff
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Biltmore Buff
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

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

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

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

Biltmore Buff reads slightly lighter

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

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Biltmore Buff
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Biltmore Buff reads slightly lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Biltmore Buff
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Biltmore Buff
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Biltmore Buff reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Biltmore Buff
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Biltmore Buff
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Biltmore Buff
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Biltmore Buff
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Biltmore Buff
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Black grey
Biltmore Buff
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Piazza
Biltmore Buff
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Biltmore Buff
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Biltmore Buff reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Biltmore Buff
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Senses
Biltmore Buff
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Biltmore Buff reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Biltmore Buff
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Biltmore Buff
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Biltmore Buff reads slightly lighter

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

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Biltmore Buff
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Biltmore Buff
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Biltmore Buff
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Biltmore Buff reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Biltmore Buff
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Biltmore Buff
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Biltmore Buff
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Biltmore Buff is the lighter choice