Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285 paint color review
What does the color Gamboge CW-285 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full Gamboge paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used this shade on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285.
Color code:
CW-285
Color name:
Gamboge
Brand:
Benjamin Moore
LRV of Benjamin Moore Gamboge
Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285 has an LRV of 48.74% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
What are Benjamin Moore Gamboge undertones?
Red is Benjamin Moore Gamboge undertone color.
HEX value
HEX value:
#E6B271
RGB code:
230, 178, 113
Is Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285 cool or warm?
Benjamin Moore CW-285 Gamboge is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
CW-285 Gamboge HSL code: 33, 70%, 67%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gamboge:
CW-285 Gamboge
monochromatic color scheme
A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore CW-285 Gamboge
Darker shades
CW-285 Gamboge
complementary color scheme
A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
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