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Valspar Gardenia

3005-10B · #DAC5A8 · LRV 57.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Croissant is a 99% match

Gardenia (3005-10B) is a light beige from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 57.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Croissant (99% match).

Compare Gardenia with other brands

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LRV

57.7 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

3005-10B

HEX

#DAC5A8

RGB

218, 197, 168

HSL

35°, 40%, 76%

Family

Beiges

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Gardenia FAQ

What undertone does Gardenia have?

Gardenia is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Gardenia?

Gardenia has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Gardenia in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Croissant (SW 7716), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Believable Buff (HGSW6120), 98%; Behr: Almond Butter (MQ2-23), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Alpaca (1074), 97%; PPG: Baked Bread (PPG1100-3), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Cliff's View (DEC720), 97%; Glidden: My Love (PPG1081-3), 95%; Farrow & Ball: String (No. 8), 94%. 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 Gardenia?

The HEX code of Gardenia (3005-10B) is #DAC5A8, RGB 218, 197, 168. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.