Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Warm Buff |
| SKU | 3002-10A |
| Hex | #D1B390 |
| RGB | 209, 179, 144 |
| HSL | 32°, 41%, 69% |
| LRV | 47.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Warm Buff
Warm Buff sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.8, 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.
Warm 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
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Warm Buff within Valspar'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 #D1B390 in HSL space. Pair Warm 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.
Valspar Warm Buff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Warm 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 Valspar 3002-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Buff
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ligonier Tan (SW 7717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Buff without repainting risk. See the full Ligonier Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Warm Buff
Behr's nearest match is Creme De Caramel (HDC-NT-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Buff without repainting risk. See the full Creme De Caramel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Warm Buff
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Warm Buff is Chilled Chardonnay (1089). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Chilled Chardonnay and you'll get the same color. See the full Chilled Chardonnay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Warm Buff
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Warm Buff is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Warm Buff
At Glidden, the closest color to Warm Buff is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Warm Buff
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Warm Buff is Maize (317-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Buff
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Warm Buff is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) 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 Warm Buff
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Warm Buff is Adobe (DEC726) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adobe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Warm Buff
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Warm Buff is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Warm Buff
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Warm Buff is Fossil Tan (0169) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Warm Buff
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Warm Buff is Fossil Tan (0169) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Warm Buff
The closest Rodda equivalent of Warm Buff is Berber (CA118). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.8). If Rodda is your counter, order Berber and you'll get the same color. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Warm Buff
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Warm Buff. The nearest is Karma (C2-635) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Karma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Warm Buff
At Kompozit, the closest color to Warm Buff is Fossil Tan (0169) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil Tan swatch →