Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gallery Buff |
| SKU | CSP-225 |
| Hex | #BFB5A3 |
| RGB | 191, 181, 163 |
| HSL | 39°, 18%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Gallery Buff
Gallery Buff sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Gallery 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gallery 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 #BFB5A3 in HSL space. Pair Gallery 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 Gallery Buff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gallery 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 CSP-225 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Analytical Gray (SW 7051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Behr's nearest match is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gallery Buff
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gallery Buff is Counterpoint (8005-5C). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Counterpoint and you'll get the same color. See the full Counterpoint swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gallery Buff
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gallery Buff. The nearest is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Glidden's nearest match is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gallery Buff
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gallery Buff is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gallery Buff
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gallery Buff is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeon Gray (DE6214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gallery Buff
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gallery Buff is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gallery Buff
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gallery Buff is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gallery Buff
At Rodda, the closest color to Gallery Buff is Hearth (CA045) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gallery Buff
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gallery Buff is Ostrich (C2-909). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Ostrich and you'll get the same color. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gallery Buff
Kompozit's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Buff without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →