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Benjamin Moore Gamboge
CW-285 · #E7B372 · LRV ~50.4
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Mac N Cheese (~98% proximity)Gamboge (CW-285) is a mid-tone orange from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Mac N Cheese (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Gamboge in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
50.4 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
CW-285
HEX
#E7B372
RGB
231, 179, 114
HSL
33°, 71%, 68%
Family
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Gamboge FAQ
What is the LRV of Gamboge?
Gamboge has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Gamboge in other brands?
Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), ~98% proximity; PPG: Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Classical Gold (SW 2831), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), ~96% proximity; Valspar: South Haven (M140), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Paloma Tan (DE5297), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Anjou Pear (HGSW6381), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~84% 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 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.