Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285
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| Official page: | Gamboge CW-285 |
| Code: | CW-285 |
| Name: | Gamboge |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Gamboge?
Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285 is a light, warm golden tan with a clear yellow-orange cast. Its #E6B271 color value gives it a sun-baked appearance that reads brighter and more golden in strong daylight, while softer evening light can pull it toward a muted honey beige. It has enough color for a dining room, entry, or kitchen wall without feeling as intense as a true mustard. Gamboge pairs naturally with creamy off-whites, warm wood cabinetry, aged brass, terracotta, and deep olive accents. Use it across walls for a warm, color-forward backdrop or on a painted accent piece where its golden tone can stand out.
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LRV of Gamboge
Gamboge has an LRV of 48.74% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 48.74%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E6B271 |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 178, 113 |
| RGB Percent | 90.20%, 69.80%, 44.31% |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 50.87% Value: 90.2% |
| HSL | hsl(33, 70, 67) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.61 Yellow: 50.87 Key: 9.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 186.138 I: 51.874 Q: -9.228 |
| XYZ | X: 51.536 Y: 49.859 Z: 22.528 |
| CIE Lab | L:75.983 a:11.241 b:40.301 |
| CIE Luv | L:75.983 u:39.437 v:48.627 |
| Decimal | 15118961 |
| Hunter Lab | 70.611, 6.71, 30.512 |
