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Valspar Brown Buzz

6005-3B · #C9C5B3 · LRV 55.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage is a 99% match

Brown Buzz (6005-3B) is a light beige from Valspar with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 55.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage (99% match).

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LRV

55.6 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

6005-3B

HEX

#C9C5B3

RGB

201, 197, 179

HSL

49°, 17%, 75%

Family

Beiges

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Brown Buzz FAQ

What undertone does Brown Buzz have?

Brown Buzz is a light beige with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 Brown Buzz?

Brown Buzz has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Brown Buzz in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gray Mirage (2142-50), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Mining (DESS45), 98%; PPG: French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3), 98%; Glidden: French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3), 98%; Behr: Dune Grass (N340-2), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Simple Stone (SW 9521), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Old White (No. 4), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ancient Marble (HGSW6162), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Brown Buzz?

The HEX code of Brown Buzz (6005-3B) is #C9C5B3, RGB 201, 197, 179. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.