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Benjamin Moore Powell Buff HC-35

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore

HC-35

About Powell Buff by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 61.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #decca7

RGB: 222, 204, 167

Hue40°

Saturation46%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Powell Buff from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore

HC-35

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Powell Buff looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Powell Buff HC-35 a warm or cool color?
Powell Buff by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Powell Buff?
Powell Buff sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Powell Buff?
Brightness is about 62%. Saturation is around 46%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #decca7. The RGB value is 222, 204, 167.
Is Powell Buff better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Powell Buff has brightness around 62%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Powell Buff?
You can match Powell 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.
Where does Powell Buff work best in a home?
Powell 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.
How does Powell Buff compare to a pure white paint?
Powell 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.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Powell Buff in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore

HC-35

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Powell Buff in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore

HC-35

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Powell Buff. They add contrast without clashing.

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore

HC-35

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Powell Buff. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

COOKIE DOUGH

Glidden

PPG1096-3

NEUTRAL BEIGE

Glidden

PPG12-31

Ancestral Gold

Sherwin Williams

SW6407

HEARTH

Glidden

PPG1093-3