Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Decatur Buff |
| SKU | HC-38 |
| Hex | #C1A77D |
| RGB | 193, 167, 125 |
| HSL | 37°, 35%, 62% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff
Decatur Buff sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Decatur Buff 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Decatur Buff 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 #C1A77D in HSL space. Pair Decatur Buff 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 Decatur Buff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Decatur Buff 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 HC-38 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Dusted Olive (SW 9028) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Decatur Buff
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Decatur Buff without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At Valspar, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Dry Earth (6008-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Decatur Buff
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Decatur Buff is Antiquity (PPG1093-5). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antiquity and you'll get the same color. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Decatur Buff
The closest Glidden equivalent of Decatur Buff is Antiquity (PPG1093-5). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Antiquity and you'll get the same color. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Decatur Buff
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Decatur Buff without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Decatur Buff
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Medallion (DEC729), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Decatur Buff without repainting risk. See the full Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Decatur Buff
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Decatur Buff is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Decatur Buff
Rodda has no exact twin of Decatur Buff. The nearest is Sand Dune (CA108) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Decatur Buff
Clare has no exact twin of Decatur Buff. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Decatur Buff
At Kompozit, the closest color to Decatur Buff is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →