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Valspar Brown Buzz

6005-3B · #C9C5B3 · LRV ~55.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage (~99% proximity)

Brown Buzz (6005-3B) is a light beige from Valspar with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 55.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Brown Buzz in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

55.6 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Brown Buzz?

Brown Buzz has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Benjamin Moore: Gray Mirage (2142-50), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Mining (DESS45), ~98% proximity; PPG: French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3), ~98% proximity; Glidden: French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3), ~98% proximity; Behr: Dune Grass (N340-2), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Simple Stone (SW 9521), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Old White (No. 4), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ancient Marble (HGSW6162), ~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 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.