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Benjamin Moore

Decatur Buff

HC-38 / 1047

Decatur Buff is a classic tan with warm golden undertones that lean slightly yellow in strong daylight. It registers an LRV of 39.82, placing it in the medium range where it reflects a moderate amount of light while maintaining noticeable color depth. The golden base distinguishes it from cooler taupes and keeps it firmly in the warm-neutral category.

It functions well as a wall color in rooms with both warm and neutral furnishings. Consider pairing it with Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow, Powell Buff, Van Deusen Blue, Kendall Charcoal, or White Dove.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-38 / 1047

Collection

Historical Colors

Decatur Buff in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

35%

Moderate

LRV

39.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C1A77D
RGB Decimal
193, 167, 125
RGB Percent
75.7%, 65.5%, 49.0%
HSL
37.1, 35.4%, 62.4%
HSV
37.1, 35.2%, 75.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 13.5%, 35.2%, 24.3%
YIQ
170.0, 29.0, -7.6
XYZ
39.51, 40.46, 25.13
CIE Lab
69.79, 3.37, 25.24
CIE Luv
69.79, 19.19, 32.80
Hunter Lab
63.60, 3.07, 19.12
Decimal
12691325

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Decatur BuffToasted AlmondAfrican SavannahSeasoned Acorn

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Decatur BuffCountry CharmBotany BeigeDowny

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Decatur BuffEnchanted EveningYin YangPromise Keeping

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Decatur BuffEverglade GlenCeremonial OchreWhipped Pistachio

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Decatur BuffCeremonial OchreLush RoseBegonia

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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