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Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root

386 · #F5F0CD · LRV 86.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Blonde Beauty is a 99% match

Ginseng Root (386) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 86.1 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is PPG Blonde Beauty (99% match).

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LRV

86.1 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

386

HEX

#F5F0CD

RGB

245, 240, 205

HSL

52°, 67%, 88%

Family

Yellows

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Ginseng Root FAQ

What undertone does Ginseng Root have?

Ginseng Root has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Ginseng Root?

Ginseng Root has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 86.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Ginseng Root in other brands?

PPG: Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2), 99%; Glidden: Heavenly Haze (PPG1211-2), 99%; Behr: Flashpoint (P320-1), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Natural Light (DE5505), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Daybreak (SW 6700), 95%; Valspar: Yellow Bliss (3008-4C), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), 94%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ginseng Root?

The HEX code of Ginseng Root (386) is #F5F0CD, RGB 245, 240, 205. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.