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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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 Buff Toasted Almond African Savannah Seasoned Acorn

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Decatur Buff Country Charm Botany Beige Downy

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Decatur Buff Enchanted Evening Yin Yang Promise Keeping

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Decatur Buff Everglade Glen Ceremonial Ochre Whipped Pistachio

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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