Chestertown Buff

Chestertown Buff by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Chestertown Buff sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 39°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 54%. Saturation is around 56%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 39°. The hex value is #ddbf86. The RGB value is 221, 191, 134.

Chestertown Buff has brightness around 54%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Chestertown Buff with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Chestertown Buff works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Chestertown Buff is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.