Colony Buff vs Ligonier Tan paint color comparison

Colony Buff vs Ligonier Tan

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 59 vs 47, Colony Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-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 9.2, 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

Colony Buff
Sherwin-Williams · 7723
LRV58.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7723
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Ligonier Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 7717
LRV47.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7717
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Colony Buff vs Ligonier Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colony Buff on one side and Ligonier Tan 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.