Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff HC-15
| Official page: | Henderson Buff HC-15 |
| Code: | HC-15 |
| Name: | Henderson Buff |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff?
Henderson Buff, also known as Benjamin Moore HC-15, brings a warm and inviting touch to any space with its soft and neutral tones. This versatile color pairs beautifully with earthy hues such as olive green and rich chocolate brown, creating a cozy and harmonious atmosphere. For a more modern look, Henderson Buff can be combined with crisp white accents or pops of navy blue to add a touch of sophistication. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accent pieces, this timeless color lends an elegant and comforting vibe to any room. Discover the endless possibilities and timeless appeal of Henderson Buff (HC-15) in your next interior design project.
Henderson Buff for living room (5 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff undertones?
Henderson Buff has a clear yellow 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:
#CBBA84
RGB code:
203, 186, 132
Is Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff HC-15 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 46°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
HC-15 Henderson Buff HSL code: 46, 41%, 66%
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 Henderson 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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Henderson 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-15
Henderson 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 Henderson Buff with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.
LRV of Henderson Buff
Henderson Buff has an LRV of 48.78% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 48.78%, 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 | #CBBA84 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 203, 186, 132 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.61%, 72.94%, 51.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 34.98% Value: 79.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 41, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.37 Yellow: 34.98 Key: 20.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 184.927 I: 27.483 Q: -13.209 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.353 Y: 49.482 Z: 28.933 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.75 a:-1.91 b:29.61 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.75 u:13.754 v:39.783 | |
| Decimal | 13351556 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.343, -5.478, 24.854 | |
Benjamin Moore HC-15 Henderson Buff
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