Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan 1106

Official page:Gladstone Tan 1106
Code:1106
Name:Gladstone Tan
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan?

Transform your living space with the warm and inviting hue of Benjamin Moore 1106, Gladstone Tan. This timeless color exudes sophistication, creating a cozy ambiance in any room. Whether used in the living room, bedroom, or dining area, the subtle undertones of this code add a touch of elegance to your decor. Pair it with crisp whites and rich woods for a classic look, or mix in modern accents for a contemporary touch. Benjamin Moore 1106, Gladstone Tan, is the perfect choice to infuse your home with a sense of comfort and style.

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What are Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan undertones?

Gladstone Tan has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#AC8255

RGB code:

172, 130, 85

Is Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan 1106 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 31°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

1106 Gladstone Tan HSL code: 31, 34%, 50%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Gladstone Tan

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Gladstone Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

LRV of Gladstone Tan

Gladstone Tan has an LRV of 25.52% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 25.52%, 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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HEX#AC8255Copy color code
RGB Decimal172, 130, 85Copy color code
RGB Percent67.45%, 50.98%, 33.33%Copy color code
HSVHue: 31° Saturation: 50.58% Value: 67.45%Copy color code
HSLhsl(31, 34, 50)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.42 Yellow: 50.58 Key: 32.55Copy color code
YIQY: 137.428 I: 39.488 Q: -5.119Copy color code
XYZX: 26.637 Y: 25.394 Z: 12.09Copy color code
CIE LabL:57.457 a:10.578 b:30.52Copy color code
CIE LuvL:57.457 u:31.545 v:34.82Copy color code
Decimal11305557Copy color code
Hunter Lab50.392, 6.167, 21.049Copy color code
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