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Buffhide

#A79C81

RGB 167, 156, 129 · HSL 43°, 18%, 58% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 35

Buffhide is #A79C81 in HEX — rgb(167, 156, 129), hsl(43°, 18%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 35%).

Buffhide pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 18%, 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#A79C81

RGB167, 156, 129

HSL43°, 18%, 58%

HSV43°, 23%, 65%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 35

Decimal10984577

CSS RGBrgb(167, 156, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 18%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 1.2 · #A69C83

Benjamin Moore

Shiitake CSP-1040

ΔE 1.3 · #AB9E82

Hallman-Lindsay

Mohalla 351

ΔE 1.3 · #A79B7E

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 1.5 · #A49B82

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 1.7 · #A99E80

Vista Paint

Sandy Bluff C-1427

ΔE 1.7 · #A89D85

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 2 · #AB9C83

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 2.2 · #A89D7E

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 2.8 · #A6A082

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 2.9 · #AAA388

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 3 · #AC9A7E

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.4 · #9D947B

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 4.3 · #A19D7C

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 5 · #A1A189

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.7 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#A79C81

#818CA7

Analogous

#A78981

#A79C81

#9FA781

Triadic

#A79C81

#81A79C

#9C81A7

Split-Complementary

#A79C81

#819FA7

#8981A7

Tetradic

#A79C81

#81A789

#818CA7

#A7819F

Monochromatic

#544D3B

#81765A

#A79C81

#C7C0AE

#E6E3DB

Rectangle

#A79C81

#8CA781

#818CA7

#9C81A7

Compound

#A79C81

#9FA781

#818CA7

#8981A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9B09A

#C9C3B5

#DEDCD5

Darker

#8D8060

#615841

#393426

Saturation

#9A968E

#A79C81

#D3AF55

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79C81

#A49E82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79C81

#9E9E85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79C81

#A8989B

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

#BDA27C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A79C81

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA7A0

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: #A79C81;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79C81;

CSS Variable

--color-buffhide: #A79C81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffhide': '#A79C81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79C81] text-[#A79C81]

SCSS

$buffhide: #A79C81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79C81?

#A79C81 is Buffhide, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A79C81 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 #A79C81. In RGB it's 167, 156, 129, and in HSL it's 43°, 18%, 58%.

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