Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Henderson Buff |
| SKU | HC-15 |
| Hex | #CBBA84 |
| RGB | 203, 186, 132 |
| HSL | 46°, 41%, 66% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff
Henderson Buff sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Henderson 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Henderson 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 #CBBA84 in HSL space. Pair Henderson 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 Henderson Buff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Henderson 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-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Independent Gold (SW 6401) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At Behr, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Gnome Green (T13-19) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gnome Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Henderson Buff
Valspar's nearest match is Halfway Green (P096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50.2 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Henderson Buff without repainting risk. See the full Halfway Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Appalachian Trail (PPG1105-5) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Appalachian Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At Glidden, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Appalachian Trail (PPG1105-5) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Appalachian Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Henderson Buff
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Starburst Wheat (321-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Henderson Buff without repainting risk. See the full Starburst Wheat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Independent Gold (HGSW 2205) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Henderson Buff
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Olive Hint (DE5500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Henderson Buff without repainting risk. See the full Olive Hint swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Churlish Green (NO. 251) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churlish Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Henderson Buff
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Henderson Buff. The nearest is New Foliage (0400) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Foliage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Henderson Buff
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Henderson Buff. The nearest is New Foliage (0400) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Foliage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Henderson Buff
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sanguine (C2-651), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Henderson Buff without repainting risk. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Henderson Buff
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Henderson Buff is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Henderson Buff
Kompozit has no exact twin of Henderson Buff. The nearest is New Foliage (0400) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Foliage swatch →