Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Shelburne Buff |
| SKU | HC-28 |
| Hex | #CBB58D |
| RGB | 203, 181, 141 |
| HSL | 39°, 37%, 67% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Shelburne Buff
Shelburne Buff sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Shelburne 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Shelburne 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 #CBB58D in HSL space. Pair Shelburne 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 Shelburne Buff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shelburne 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-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shelburne Buff is Whole Wheat (SW 6121) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
At Behr, the closest color to Shelburne Buff is Tropical Tan (PWL-84) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
Valspar's nearest match is Dad's Slippers (T570), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shelburne Buff without repainting risk. See the full Dad's Slippers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Shelburne Buff is Somber (PPG1093-4). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Somber and you'll get the same color. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
The closest Glidden equivalent of Shelburne Buff is Somber (PPG1093-4). 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 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Somber and you'll get the same color. See the full Somber swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Maize (317-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shelburne Buff without repainting risk. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shelburne Buff is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Shelburne Buff is Warm and Toasty (DET646). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Warm and Toasty and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Shelburne Buff. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Shelburne Buff is Only Yesterday (0296). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Only Yesterday and you'll get the same color. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shelburne Buff without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
At Rodda, the closest color to Shelburne Buff is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) 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 Shelburne Buff
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Shelburne Buff is Karma (C2-635). 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 48 vs 48). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Karma and you'll get the same color. See the full Karma swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Shelburne Buff
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Shelburne Buff is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) 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 Shelburne Buff
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shelburne Buff without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →