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Buffalo Bill

#AE8F73

RGB 174, 143, 115 · HSL 28°, 27%, 57% · CMYK 0, 18, 34, 32

Buffalo Bill is #AE8F73 in HEX — rgb(174, 143, 115), hsl(28°, 27%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 34%, 32%).

Buffalo Bill pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 27%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AE8F73

RGB174, 143, 115

HSL28°, 27%, 57%

HSV28°, 34%, 68%

CMYK0, 18, 34, 32

Decimal11439987

CSS RGBrgb(174, 143, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 27%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Camel Train C-162

ΔE 1.3 · #B08F75

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 1.5 · #AF8D72

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 1.8 · #AF8E75

Benjamin Moore

Serengeti 2164-40

ΔE 2 · #B28F75

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Trail DE6117

ΔE 2.1 · #B49375

Sherwin-Williams

Craftsman Brown SW2835

ΔE 2.1 · #AE9278

Behr

Keystone QE-30

ΔE 2.1 · #B29172

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A98A6B

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 3.3 · #A89071

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.6 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.1 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.9 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 9.1 · #998976

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#AE8F73

#7493AF

Analogous

#AF7476

#AE8F73

#AFAD74

Triadic

#AE8F73

#74AF8F

#8F74AF

Split-Complementary

#AE8F73

#74AFAD

#7476AF

Tetradic

#AE8F73

#76AF74

#7493AF

#AD74AF

Monochromatic

#574432

#88694E

#AE8F73

#CBB6A4

#E7DDD5

Rectangle

#AE8F73

#93AF74

#7493AF

#8F74AF

Compound

#AE8F73

#AFAD74

#7493AF

#7476AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFA690

#CCBCAE

#E0D8D1

Darker

#957253

#684E38

#3D2E20

Saturation

#9A9188

#AF8F74

#D78D4C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8F73

#A19873

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8F73

#959577

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8F73

#AF8C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buffalo Bill reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C29871

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8F73

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9D96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5D7E9A

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: #AE8F73;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8F73;

CSS Variable

--color-buffalo-bill: #AE8F73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffalo-bill': '#AE8F73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8F73] text-[#AE8F73]

SCSS

$buffalo-bill: #AE8F73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8F73?

#AE8F73 is Buffalo Bill, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8F73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buffalo Bill?

Buffalo Bill works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Buffalo Bill?

Buffalo Bill pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Buffalo Bill?

You can download Buffalo Bill 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 Bill?

The hex code is #AE8F73. In RGB it's 174, 143, 115, and in HSL it's 28°, 27%, 57%.

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