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Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root

386 · #F5F0CD · LRV ~86.1

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blonde Beauty (~99% proximity)

Ginseng Root (386) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is PPG Blonde Beauty (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Ginseng Root in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

86.1 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

PPG: Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Heavenly Haze (PPG1211-2), ~99% proximity; Behr: Flashpoint (P320-1), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Natural Light (DE5505), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Daybreak (SW 6700), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Yellow Bliss (3008-4C), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.