Benjamin Moore

Henderson Buff

HC-15

Henderson Buff is a medium yellow with earthy characteristics and a subtle green undertone. It has an LRV of 48.78, placing it in the mid-range for light reflectance. The green cast distinguishes it from pure yellows and gives it an organic quality.

Benjamin Moore's Muslin and Hawthorne Yellow complement its warm character, while Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy offer strong contrast for trim and accents. Saybrook Sage enhances the green undertone for a nature-influenced palette. This color works in kitchens and living rooms where warmth without high brightness is preferred.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-15

Collection

Historical Colors

Henderson Buff in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

48.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#CBBA84

RGB Decimal

203, 186, 132

RGB Percent

79.6%, 72.9%, 51.8%

HSL

45.6, 40.6%, 65.7%

HSV

45.6, 35.0%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.4%, 35.0%, 20.4%

YIQ

184.9, 27.5, -13.3

XYZ

46.35, 49.48, 28.94

CIE Lab

75.75, -1.91, 29.60

CIE Luv

75.75, 13.75, 39.77

Hunter Lab

70.34, -1.77, 22.79

Decimal

13351556

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Henderson Buff Chilled Wine Frickles Dragonwell

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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