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Buffhide

#A69C83

RGB 166, 156, 131 · HSL 43°, 16%, 58% · CMYK 0, 6, 21, 35

Buffhide is #A69C83 in HEX — rgb(166, 156, 131), hsl(43°, 16%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 35%).

Buffhide pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 16%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A69C83

RGB166, 156, 131

HSL43°, 16%, 58%

HSV43°, 21%, 65%

CMYK0, 6, 21, 35

Decimal10919043

CSS RGBrgb(166, 156, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 16%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 0.6 · #A49B82

Vista Paint

Sandy Bluff C-1427

ΔE 0.8 · #A89D85

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 2 · #A3977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 2 · #ACA088

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 2.1 · #AB9C83

Benjamin Moore

Shiitake CSP-1040

ΔE 2.3 · #AB9E82

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2.7 · #A89983

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.8 · #A99E80

Behr

Over The Taupe BNC-14

ΔE 2.9 · #ABA38C

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.1 · #9D947B

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 3.8 · #AC9A7E

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 4.3 · #A1A189

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 4.8 · #AFA290

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 9 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A69C83

#838CA5

Analogous

#A58A83

#A69C83

#9EA583

Triadic

#A69C83

#83A59B

#9B83A5

Split-Complementary

#A69C83

#839EA5

#8A83A5

Tetradic

#A69C83

#83A58A

#838CA5

#A5839E

Monochromatic

#534C3C

#7F755C

#A69C83

#C5BFAF

#E5E3DC

Rectangle

#A69C83

#8CA583

#838CA5

#9B83A5

Compound

#A69C83

#9EA583

#838CA5

#8A83A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7AF9C

#C7C3B6

#DEDBD5

Darker

#8A7F62

#605843

#383327

Saturation

#99968F

#A59B83

#D2AF56

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A69C83

#A49E84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A69C83

#9E9E87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A69C83

#A7999B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buffhide brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BCA27D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A69C83

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9A7A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E709D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A69C83;

CSS — background

background-color: #A69C83;

CSS Variable

--color-buffhide: #A69C83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffhide': '#A69C83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A69C83] text-[#A69C83]

SCSS

$buffhide: #A69C83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A69C83?

#A69C83 is Buffhide, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A69C83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buffhide?

Buffhide works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Buffhide?

Buffhide pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Buffhide?

You can download Buffhide 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 Buffhide?

The hex code is #A69C83. In RGB it's 166, 156, 131, and in HSL it's 43°, 16%, 58%.

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