Hello friends and welcome back!

I’m Bozica, a qualified interior designer and colour specialist. In today’s post, we’re reviewing a beautiful and popular Dulux neutral—Buff It. This soft, warm beige has a gentle pink undertone that adds elegance and calm to any space—when paired correctly.

If you’re unsure how to match undertones or build a colour scheme around this hue, keep reading. I’ll show you:

• The undertone and LRV of Buff It

• Which whites work beautifully

• Coordinating neutral tones

• The best colour combinations for a cohesive look

• How to use this colour internally and externally

🎨 About Dulux Buff It

• Undertone: Beige with a pink base

• LRV: 66 – light and bright, perfect for open-plan living

• Best for: Interiors (living rooms, bedrooms, laundries), and certain exteriors depending on fixed elements

This is a soft, elegant neutral with warmth—great for those who love a more feminine or classic tone without it feeling too creamy or yellow.

✅ Whites That Pair Well with Buff It

Pairing the right white is key. Because Buff It has a pink undertone, it looks best when paired with cool whites that have a blue undertone or are clean and crisp:

• Lexicon

• Lexicon Half

• Lexicon Quarter

• White on White

• Vivid White – pure white, no undertones

📝 Bozica’s Tip: Use Vivid White or White on White for your trims, doors, skirtings, and ceilings to create a crisp, clean contrast that calms the pink in Buff It.

🪵 Matching Neutral Colours

If you love beige with a pink undertone, you can build a full interior palette using similar neutrals in lighter or darker versions. These tones work beautifully in:

• Bedrooms

• Laundry rooms

• Theatre rooms

• Hallways or feature areas

By staying within the same undertone family, you create flow and cohesion throughout your home.

🎨 Creating a Full Colour Scheme

Want to bring some colour into your space? Buff It works beautifully with cool and earthy tones. Here are Bozica’s top pairings:

✔ Works Well With:

• Greens – particularly soft or olive-toned greens (perfect for velvet sofas or accent chairs)

• Blues – especially greys with a blue undertone for a calming contrast

• Terracotta or Clay tones – as accents through décor or wood furniture

• Deep berry or dusty pink – add richness and layer in textiles

🛋 If you have antique furniture or darker wood tones, don’t worry—Buff It works wonderfully with timber and can tie in classic and modern elements seamlessly.

🏠 Can You Use Buff It Outside?

Yes, but with caution.
Bozica recommends not painting an entire rendered home in Buff It due to its strong pink undertone. However, Buff It can work extremely well with brickwork, if the brick has the same pink or orange-pink undertone.

🎯 Exterior Tip: Always match your paint colour to the dominant undertone in your fixed elements (like brick, roof, or stone). Repeating undertones = harmony.

Buff It suits both white and black windows, depending on your overall scheme.

🧠 Why Undertones Matter

Neutrals are safe and familiar—but they’re also the easiest to get wrong. Pairing the wrong undertones leads to clashing colours and visual disconnection.

If you’ve ever said, “It looked right in the store, but not in my home,”—you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why Bozica created her signature course:

🎁 Free Downloads to Help You Choose the Right White

Still unsure? Before you even pick up a brush, make sure you actually understand how to choose white paint and neutrals for your home. I’ve created two free downloads that will walk you through:

📌 Read This Before You Renovate or Build
📌 Understand the 4 Types of White + How to Choose the Right One for Your Home

They’ll help you avoid costly mistakes and feel more confident in your decision-making.

🎓 Want Step-by-Step Colour Selection Help?

If you're ready to learn how to choose white paint, test undertones, and create a full neutral colour scheme for your home, then join my online course. It's designed for homeowners who want to get it right the first time—without needing a designer.

👉 Check out the course here
It’s packed with visual guides, video tutorials, and includes access to a private Facebook group where you can ask me questions directly.