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Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff

HC-9 · #DDBF86 · LRV ~54.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Toasted Marshmallow (~98% proximity)

Chestertown Buff (HC-9) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 54.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Toasted Marshmallow (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Chestertown Buff in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

54.4 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-9

HEX

#DDBF86

RGB

221, 191, 134

HSL

39°, 56%, 70%

Family

Yellows

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Chestertown Buff FAQ

What is the LRV of Chestertown Buff?

Chestertown Buff has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 54.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Chestertown Buff in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Toasted Marshmallow (DE6165), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Hummus (PPG16-10), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sequin (SW 6394), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sequin (HGSW6394), ~95% proximity; Behr: Honey Tea (MQ2-18), ~94% proximity; PPG: Hummus (PPG16-10), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Harpswell Green (3007-5C), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Chestertown Buff?

The HEX code of Chestertown Buff (HC-9) is #DDBF86, RGB 221, 191, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.