# Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ginseng-root-386](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ginseng-root-386)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Ginseng Root
- **Color code:** 386
- **HEX:** #F5F0CD
- **RGB:** 245, 240, 205
- **LRV:** 83.44%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
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## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Mulholland Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mulholland-yellow-369)
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## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-secret-1415)
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Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/386

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.