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Sherwin Williams Bauhaus Buff SW7552

Bauhaus Buff

Sherwin Williams

SW7552

About Bauhaus Buff by Sherwin Williams

Bauhaus Buff SW7552 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 72% and hue near 33° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 72%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e7dbcc

RGB: 231, 219, 204

Hue33°

Saturation36%

Lightness85%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Bauhaus Buff

Sherwin Williams

SW7552

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Bauhaus Buff SW7552 a warm or cool color?
Bauhaus Buff by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Bauhaus Buff?
Bauhaus Buff sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 33°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Bauhaus Buff?
Brightness is about 72%. Saturation is around 36%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 85%. Hue is close to 33°. The hex value is #e7dbcc. The RGB value is 231, 219, 204.
Is Bauhaus Buff better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Bauhaus Buff has brightness around 72%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Bauhaus Buff?
You can match Bauhaus 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 Bauhaus Buff work best in a home?
Bauhaus Buff is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Bauhaus Buff compare to a pure white paint?
Bauhaus Buff is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Bauhaus Buff

Sherwin Williams

SW7552

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Bauhaus Buff

Sherwin Williams

SW7552

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Bauhaus Buff

Sherwin Williams

SW7552

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