Benjamin Moore Gibson Gold 378

What are Benjamin Moore Gibson Gold undertones?

The undertone of Gibson Gold can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Gibson Gold 378 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

378 Gibson Gold HSL code: 46, 46%, 54%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Gibson Gold

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gibson Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

378
Gibson Gold

• 256
  Westwood Tan

  

• 249
  Sombrero

  

• AF-370
  Citrine

  

• 265
  Gemstone

  

• 222
  Mustard Seed

  

Darker shades

378
Gibson Gold

• CSP-930
  Dragonwell

  

• CSP-925
  Spice Market

  

• 2150-30
  Savannah Green

  

• 2150-10
  Willow Green

  

• 2150-20
  Lichen Green

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Gibson Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

378
Gibson Gold

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Gibson Gold

Gibson Gold has an LRV of 37.39% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BFA653
RGB Decimal	191, 166, 83
RGB Percent	74.90%, 65.10%, 32.55%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 56.54% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(46, 46, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.09 Yellow: 56.54 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 164.013 I: 41.569 Q: -20.541
XYZ	X: 36.685 Y: 38.975 Z: 13.772
CIE Lab	L:68.733 a:-1.187 b:45.698
CIE Luv	L:68.733 u:21.096 v:54.537
Decimal	12559955
Hunter Lab	62.43, -4.364, 30.622