Buff

Buff by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Buff sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 75%. Saturation is around 63%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 85%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #f1dfc1. The RGB value is 241, 223, 193.

Buff has brightness around 75%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match 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.

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.

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.