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Sherwin-Williams Bauhaus Buff

SW 7552 · #E7DBCC · LRV ~72

Closest tone in another brand: Behr White Mocha (~99% proximity)

Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) is a light greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 72 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr White Mocha (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Bauhaus Buff in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

72 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7552

HEX

#E7DBCC

RGB

231, 219, 204

HSL

33°, 36%, 85%

Family

Greiges

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Bauhaus Buff FAQ

What undertone does Bauhaus Buff have?

Bauhaus Buff is a light greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Bauhaus Buff?

Bauhaus Buff has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 72 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Behr: White Mocha (OR-W11), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Divine White (HGSW6105), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Cream in My Coffee (3003-10C), ~98% proximity; PPG: White Chip (PPG15-06), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ionic Column (1016), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stucco Tan (DE6205), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Botany Beige (PPG15-27), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: School House White (No. 291), ~95% 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 Bauhaus Buff?

The HEX code of Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) is #E7DBCC, RGB 231, 219, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.