How popular is Buff?
Searches per month · UKAbout 140 searches a month in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Buff” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Buff
Buff is a timeless, medium-light beige with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 35 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Buff, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Buff
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 20
- Hex
- #B39C80
- RGB
- 179, 156, 128
- HSL
- 33, 25%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 13, 28, 30Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 65.7, 4.1, 17.8
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-buff
- LRV
- 35 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm Yellow
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.