Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Bluffs |
| SKU | CC-338 |
| Hex | #C9B394 |
| RGB | 201, 179, 148 |
| HSL | 35°, 33%, 68% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Bluffs
Bluffs sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Bluffs is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Bluffs within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9B394 in HSL space. Pair Bluffs with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Bluffs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bluffs from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CC-338 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bluffs
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bluffs is Lamb's Wool (SW 9536). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lamb's Wool and you'll get the same color. See the full Lamb's Wool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bluffs
The closest Behr equivalent of Bluffs is Tropical Tan (PWL-84). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Tropical Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bluffs
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bluffs is Hazy Earth (8004-18C). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Hazy Earth and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bluffs
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Beige Tellin (PPG15-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Beige Tellin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bluffs
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bluffs is Beige Tellin (PPG15-31). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Beige Tellin and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Tellin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bluffs
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Bluffs is Light Chestnut (417-2DB). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Light Chestnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Chestnut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bluffs
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bluffs
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bluffs is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bluffs
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bluffs. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bluffs
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bluffs is Prairie Sand (0289) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bluffs
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bluffs is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bluffs
At Rodda, the closest color to Bluffs is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bluffs
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bluffs
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bluffs is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →