Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff HC-38
| Official page: | Decatur Buff HC-38 |
| Code: | HC-38 |
| Name: | Decatur Buff |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff?
Transform your space with the warm and inviting charm of Benjamin Moore HC-38 Decatur Buff. This elegant neutral shade exudes a timeless appeal, creating a cozy atmosphere in any room. Pair Decatur Buff with accents in deep navy blue like HC-154 Hale Navy for a sophisticated contrast, or complement it with soft greige tones such as HC-172 Revere Pewter for a harmonious look. Infuse your interiors with a touch of understated luxury by incorporating Decatur Buff into your color palette. Redefine your living space with the versatile beauty of HC-38 Decatur Buff.
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What are Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff undertones?
Decatur Buff has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#C1A77D
RGB code:
193, 167, 125
Is Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff HC-38 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 37°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
HC-38 Decatur Buff HSL code: 37, 35%, 62%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Decatur Buff
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HC-38
Decatur Buff
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Decatur Buff with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Decatur Buff
Decatur Buff has an LRV of 39.82% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 39.82%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #C1A77D |  |
| RGB Decimal | 193, 167, 125 | |
| RGB Percent | 75.69%, 65.49%, 49.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 35.23% Value: 75.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 35, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.47 Yellow: 35.23 Key: 24.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 169.986 I: 28.99 Q: -7.57 | |
| XYZ | X: 39.513 Y: 40.457 Z: 25.124 | |
| CIE Lab | L:69.794 a:3.367 b:25.25 | |
| CIE Luv | L:69.794 u:19.188 v:32.806 | |
| Decimal | 12691325 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.606, -0.423, 21.105 | |
Benjamin Moore HC-38 Decatur Buff
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