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Benjamin Moore Gamboge

CW-285 · #E7B372 · LRV 50.4

Compare with other brands: Behr Mac N Cheese is a 98% match

Gamboge (CW-285) is a mid-tone orange from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 50.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Mac N Cheese (98% match).

Compare Gamboge with other brands

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LRV

50.4 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-285

HEX

#E7B372

RGB

231, 179, 114

HSL

33°, 71%, 68%

Family

Oranges

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Gamboge FAQ

What is the LRV of Gamboge?

Gamboge has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Gamboge in other brands?

Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), 98%; PPG: Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Classical Gold (SW 2831), 96%; Glidden: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), 96%; Valspar: South Haven (M140), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Paloma Tan (DE5297), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Anjou Pear (HGSW6381), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), 84%. 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 Gamboge?

The HEX code of Gamboge (CW-285) is #E7B372, RGB 231, 179, 114. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.