Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root 386
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| Official page: | Ginseng Root 386 |
| Code: | 386 |
| Name: | Ginseng Root |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root?
Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root 386 is a pale, creamy yellow with a soft, lightly muted cast rather than a bright buttery look. Its high lightness makes it read almost off-white on broad walls, while the yellow undertone becomes more noticeable in daylight and under warm bulbs. Use it in kitchens, breakfast rooms, or hallways where a gentle wash of warmth can keep white trim from feeling stark. Ginseng Root pairs naturally with warm whites, sandy beige, pale wood, and aged brass, while charcoal or deep olive accents give the color more definition. It is especially well suited to walls and ceilings, where its subtle color can make a room feel softly illuminated.
LRV of Ginseng Root
Ginseng Root has an LRV of 83.44% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all 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 83.44%, 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 | #F5F0CD |
| RGB Decimal | 245, 240, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 96.08%, 94.12%, 80.39% |
| HSV | Hue: 52° Saturation: 16.33% Value: 96.08% |
| HSL | hsl(52, 67, 88) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.04 Yellow: 16.33 Key: 3.92 |
| YIQ | Y: 237.505 I: 14.227 Q: -9.834 |
| XYZ | X: 79.834 Y: 86.142 Z: 70.162 |
| CIE Lab | L:94.373 a:-3.986 b:17.551 |
| CIE Luv | L:94.373 u:4.858 v:26.482 |
| Decimal | 16117965 |
| Hunter Lab | 92.812, -8.882, 20.148 |
