What color is Buff?
Buff is a soft, warm yellow with a slightly sandy or creamy tone, hex #F0DC82, close to the color of unbleached linen. It is lighter and dustier than golden yellow, with enough warmth to keep it from looking pale.
What is the meaning of the color Buff?
The name traces to buff leather, made from the hides of buffalo or ox, which became a standard material for military coats in Europe by the 17th century. English and Dutch soldiers wore buff coats widely during the Thirty Years’ War, and the color became associated with the natural, undyed hide those garments displayed. The Continental Army adopted buff as one of its facing colors alongside blue, a pairing formalized in the uniform regulations of 1779. The buff and blue combination remains visible today in the dress uniforms of the United States Army.
What colors go with Buff?
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F0DC82 |
color: #F0DC82;
|
| RGB | 240, 220, 130 |
color: rgb(240, 220, 130);
|
| RGB Percentage | 94%, 86%, 51% |
color: rgb(94%, 86%, 51%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 8%, 46%, 6% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 49°, 79%, 73% |
color: hsl(49, 79%, 73%);
|
| HSV | 49°, 46%, 94% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 58, 4, 30 |
color: lab(58% 4 30);
|
| Decimal | 15785090 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.buff {
color: #F0DC82;
}
$buff: #F0DC82;
rgb(240, 220, 130)