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Buff Bluff

#F3EDDA

RGB 243, 237, 218 · HSL 46°, 51%, 90% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 5

Buff Bluff is #F3EDDA in HEX — rgb(243, 237, 218), hsl(46°, 51%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 5%).

Buff Bluff pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 51%, 90%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F3EDDA

RGB243, 237, 218

HSL46°, 51%, 90%

HSV46°, 10%, 95%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 5

Decimal15986138

CSS RGBrgb(243, 237, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 51%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Buff Bluff K-1292

Exact match

PPG

Adobe White 1100-2

ΔE 0.3 · #F2ECD9

Dulux

Shell Haven Quarter S15F1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #F3ECD9

Behr

Apple Core PPU7-14

ΔE 0.6 · #F4EEDA

Benjamin Moore

Marble 942

ΔE 0.8 · #F1ECD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa Blanca 8

ΔE 0.9 · #F4ECD8

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 1.1 · #F5ECD9

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.2 · #F0EDDB

Dunn-Edwards

Glisten Green DE5491

ΔE 1.2 · #F2EFDC

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F6F1DE

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 1.5 · #F7EFDE

Valspar

Whitewashed Oak 7006-23

ΔE 1.5 · #EFEBDA

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 2 · #EEEADA

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.6 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.7 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F3EDDA

#D8DFF3

Analogous

#F3DFD8

#F3EDDA

#ECF3D8

Triadic

#F3EDDA

#D8F3EC

#ECD8F3

Split-Complementary

#F3EDDA

#D8ECF3

#DFD8F3

Tetradic

#F3EDDA

#D8F3DF

#D8DFF3

#F3D8EC

Monochromatic

#CDB565

#E0D19F

#F3EDDA

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#F3EDDA

#DFF3D8

#D8DFF3

#ECD8F3

Compound

#F3EDDA

#ECF3D8

#D8DFF3

#DFD8F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5F0E0

#F6F3E9

#F9F8F3

Darker

#DECC91

#C5A437

#75601E

Saturation

#E9E8E2

#F3ECD8

#F9F0D2

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3EDDA

#F2EDDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3EDDA

#EEEEDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3EDDA

#F4EAEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buff Bluff 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

#F6DEBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3EDDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3E3E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4B1DB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F3EDDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3EDDA;

CSS Variable

--color-buff-bluff: #F3EDDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buff-bluff': '#F3EDDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3EDDA] text-[#F3EDDA]

SCSS

$buff-bluff: #F3EDDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3EDDA?

#F3EDDA is Buff Bluff, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3EDDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buff Bluff?

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

What colors pair well with Buff Bluff?

Buff Bluff 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 Buff Bluff?

You can download Buff Bluff 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 Buff Bluff?

The hex code is #F3EDDA. In RGB it's 243, 237, 218, and in HSL it's 46°, 51%, 90%.

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