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Benjamin Moore Gamboge (CW-285) Paint Color


Color Name: Gamboge (CW-285)
Hex Color Code: #E6B271
RGB Color Code: RGB(230, 178, 113)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.6%, 50.9%, 9.8%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Gamboge (CW-285) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gamboge (CW-285)?

Gamboge (CW-285) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gamboge (CW-285) is #E6B271, and the RGB color code is RGB(230, 178, 113).

In the RGB color model, Gamboge (CW-285) has a red value of 230, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.6% magenta, 50.9% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 70.1 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gamboge (CW-285) has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 50.9 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.


Gamboge (CW-285) is cool or warm?

The color Gamboge (CW-285) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gamboge (CW-285)?

Gamboge (CW-285) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Gamboge (CW-285)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Gamboge (CW-285) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 50 puts Benjamin Moore Gamboge (CW-285) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Gamboge (CW-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 178, 113)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.61%
Yellow
50.87%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(33.33deg, 70.1 %, 67.3 %)

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
70.06 %.
Lightness
67.25 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 104, 28)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
104 (40.7%)
Blue
28 (11.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
50.87 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 33.33°

W: 44.31 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 51.53

Y : 49.86

Z : 22.53

YXY

Y1 : 49.86

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 30.20%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 49.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.5Y 7.5/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 75.98

A : 11.24

B : 40.29

CIE-Lch

L : 75.98

C : 41.83

H : 74.41

CIE-Luv

L : 75.98

U : 39.44

V : 48.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.61

A : 6.71

B : 30.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gamboge (CW-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Gamboge (CW-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#E1A95F
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ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Pantone PMS


#EFB661
PANTONE 2009 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#E6A65D
PANTONE 7411 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 720 C
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to RAL Classic


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Gamboge (CW-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gamboge (CW-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Benjamin Moore


#E6B271
Gamboge (CW-285)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#E3B26F
Eye of the Tiger (188)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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Old Gold (167)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Behr


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Behr


#E4B070
Mac N Cheese (M260-5)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
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Pyramid Gold (PPU6-04)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#EDB36F
Sunburst (PPU6-03)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E4AF65
Lamplit (MQ4-11)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)


Valspar


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Valspar


#EBB570
South Haven (M140)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#E1AC6A
Montana Wheat Field (V051-3)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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Sun-Drenched (T517)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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Old Plaster (P013)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Sherwin Williams


#E5AE6B
Torchlight (SW 6374)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
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Classical Gold (SW 2831)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#DDAC6D
Anjou Pear (SW 6381)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#EEB76B
Olden Amber (SW 9013)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to Dunn-Edwards


#E9B679
Paloma Tan (DE 5297)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#E9AF78
Yucatan (DE 5269)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#F0B073
Beeswax (DE 5242)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#ECAE58
Antique Brass (DE 5285)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Gamboge (CW-285) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gamboge (CW-285) to PPG Paints


#E1B270
Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E6B570
Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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Tesoros (PPG17-20)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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Apollo Gold (PPG16-11)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Gamboge (CW-285) - #E6B271 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Benjamin Moore Gamboge (CW-285) - #E6B271 Color Images and Patterns


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