Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Buckskin |
| SKU | DE6158 |
| Hex | #D4BA8C |
| RGB | 212, 186, 140 |
| HSL | 38°, 46%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Buckskin
Buckskin 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.
Buckskin 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Buckskin within Dunn-Edwards'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 #D4BA8C in HSL space. Pair Buckskin 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.
Dunn-Edwards Buckskin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buckskin 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6158 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buckskin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buckskin is Ecru (SW 6135) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ecru swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Buckskin
The closest Behr equivalent of Buckskin is Mineral Yellow (BXC-34). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Mineral Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full Mineral Yellow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Buckskin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Honeymoon (AF-345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Honeymoon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Buckskin
Valspar's nearest match is Sahara Sun (T519), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.4 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buckskin
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Splash Of Honey (PPG1088-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Splash Of Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Buckskin
Glidden's nearest match is Splash Of Honey (PPG1088-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Splash Of Honey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buckskin
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Buckskin. The nearest is Starburst Wheat (321-3DB) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starburst Wheat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buckskin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buckskin is Ecru (HGSW 3196) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ecru swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Buckskin
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Buckskin. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Buckskin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Buckskin is Straw (NO. 52) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Straw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Buckskin
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Buckskin is Dubloon (0890). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Dubloon and you'll get the same color. See the full Dubloon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Buckskin
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Dubloon (0890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Dubloon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Buckskin
Rodda has no exact twin of Buckskin. The nearest is Beeswax (CA125) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beeswax swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Buckskin
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vicuna (C2-860), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Vicuna swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Buckskin
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Buckskin. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.28 — 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 Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Buckskin
Kompozit's nearest match is Dubloon (0890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin without repainting risk. See the full Dubloon swatch →