Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Buttered Croissant |
| SKU | DEBN05 |
| Hex | #BBA18C |
| RGB | 187, 161, 140 |
| HSL | 27°, 26%, 64% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Buttered Croissant
Buttered Croissant sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Buttered Croissant 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Buttered Croissant 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 #BBA18C in HSL space. Pair Buttered Croissant 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 Buttered Croissant Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buttered Croissant 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 DEBN05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
The closest Behr equivalent of Buttered Croissant is Mocha Foam (T15-17). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Mocha Foam and you'll get the same color. See the full Mocha Foam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Broken Arrow (1026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buttered Croissant without repainting risk. See the full Broken Arrow swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sands of Time (SW 6101), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buttered Croissant without repainting risk. See the full Sands of Time swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Valspar's nearest match is Puppy Love (V131-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.6 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buttered Croissant without repainting risk. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Buttered Croissant is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
At Kompozit, the closest color to Buttered Croissant is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Buttered Croissant. The nearest is Tailored Tan (0239) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Buttered Croissant. The nearest is London Stone (NO. 6) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Buttered Croissant. The nearest is Thatch (C2-827) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thatch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Buttered Croissant. The nearest is Antelope (PPG15-09) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antelope swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Buttered Croissant — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN05 instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Buttered Croissant — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 7.59). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN05 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Buttered Croissant
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Buttered Croissant — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 9.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN05 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →