REDS

Buffalo Herd

#705046

RGB 112, 80, 70 · HSL 14°, 23%, 36% · CMYK 0, 29, 37, 56

Buffalo Herd is #705046 in HEX — rgb(112, 80, 70), hsl(14°, 23%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 37%, 56%).

Buffalo Herd pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 23%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#705046

RGB112, 80, 70

HSL14°, 23%, 36%

HSV14°, 37%, 44%

CMYK0, 29, 37, 56

Decimal7360582

CSS RGBrgb(112, 80, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 23%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo Herd DE6056

Exact match

Valspar

Western Brown 2009-9

ΔE 0.9 · #705148

PPG

Bigfoot 1061-7

ΔE 1.2 · #715145

Behr

Moroccan Henna PPU3-19

ΔE 1.9 · #6E5043

Benjamin Moore

Roasted 2098-20

ΔE 2.4 · #6E4D40

Hallman-Lindsay

Coffee Shop 151

ΔE 2.8 · #725042

Sherwin-Williams

Brevity Brown SW6068

ΔE 3 · #715243

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 3.6 · #714C3F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4 · #7B584C

Dulux

Basset Brown S09D8

ΔE 4.5 · #64463D

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 5.1 · #694A39

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.4 · #6A443B

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.5 · #755C48

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.5 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9.7 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.5 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#705046

#476771

Analogous

#714752

#705046

#716647

Triadic

#705046

#477151

#514771

Split-Complementary

#705046

#477166

#475271

Tetradic

#705046

#527147

#476771

#664771

Monochromatic

#130D0C

#422F29

#705046

#9F7365

#BC9E94

Rectangle

#705046

#677147

#476771

#514771

Compound

#705046

#716647

#476771

#475271

Variations

Lighter

#996D60

#B0938A

#CFC1BD

Darker

#5B4038

#3F2C26

#251916

Saturation

#625855

#715147

#943E23

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.18:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#705046

#605C46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#705046

#565647

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#705046

#704F52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Buffalo Herd carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#936950

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#705046

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#816E74

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B5862

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #705046;

CSS — background

background-color: #705046;

CSS Variable

--color-buffalo-herd: #705046;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffalo-herd': '#705046' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#705046] text-[#705046]

SCSS

$buffalo-herd: #705046;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #705046?

#705046 is Buffalo Herd, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #705046 warm or cool?

Buffalo Herd reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Buffalo Herd?

Buffalo Herd works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Buffalo Herd?

Buffalo Herd pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Buffalo Herd?

You can download Buffalo Herd on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Buffalo Herd?

The hex code is #705046. In RGB it's 112, 80, 70, and in HSL it's 14°, 23%, 36%.

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