Classic Light Buff
SW 0050 · Sherwin-Williams
BeigeView Classic Light Buff SW 0050 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#F0EADC
LRV
83
Family
Beige
SW 0050
Color profile
Light value
83 · Very light
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“A bright warm white with hints of cream, this historic hue has been a designer staple since the 18th Century. Make your space more inviting while you brighten.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 83 Very light · reflects most light and reads bright
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Classic Light BuffThis colorClassic Light BuffSherwin-Williams · SW 0050
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Tap any color to compareClassic Light Buff vs Dover White
83LRV83
#F0EADCHex#F0EADC
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Light Buff vs Creamy
83LRV81
#F0EADCHex#EFE8DB
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Light Buff vs Shell White
83LRV83
#F0EADCHex#F0EBE0
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Classic Light Buff vs Roman Column
83LRV88
#F0EADCHex#F6F0E2
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Light Buff vs Ivory Lace
83LRV79
#F0EADCHex#ECE5D8
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Light Buff vs Restful White
83LRV81
#F0EADCHex#EEE8D7
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Light Buff vs Westhighland White
83LRV86
#F0EADCHex#F3EEE3
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Classic Light Buff vs Downy
83LRV81
#F0EADCHex#EFE8DD
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Light Buff vs Whitetail
83LRV86
#F0EADCHex#F4EFE4
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Classic Light Buff vs Paperwhite
83LRV87
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BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareClassic Light Buff vs Purity
83LRV80
#F0EADCHex#EFE9DA
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Purity is near-identical · 3 points darker compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Papier Blanc
83LRV83
#F0EADCHex#EFEADC
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Papier Blanc is near-identical compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Collector's Item
83LRV81
#F0EADCHex#F1EADC
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Collector's Item is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Almond Cream
83LRV82
#F0EADCHex#EFEADD
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Almond Cream is near-identical compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Cream Puff
83LRV82
#F0EADCHex#EEE9DC
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cream Puff is near-identical compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Statuesque
83LRV84
#F0EADCHex#F1ECDE
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Statuesque is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Dover White
83LRV80
#F0EADCHex#EEE7D9
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dover White is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Linen White
83LRV81
#F0EADCHex#F2EBDA
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Linen White is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs White Tie
83LRV82
#F0EADCHex#EFE9D8
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
White Tie is very close match compared with Classic Light Buff.
Classic Light Buff vs Farrow's White
83LRV78
#F0EADCHex#E9E4D6
BeigeFamilyWhite
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Farrow's White is very close match · 5 points darker compared with Classic Light Buff.
Palettes with Classic Light Buff
Classic Light Buff, answered
What is the LRV of Classic Light Buff?
Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 83, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very light range.
Is Classic Light Buff a warm or cool color?
Classic Light Buff has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Classic Light Buff be used outside?
Yes, Classic Light Buff is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Classic Light Buff from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Classic Light Buff is Purity (PPG14-20) by PPG, near-identical · 3 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0050
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