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Benjamin Moore

Gamboge

CW-285

Gamboge is a deep mustard yellow with an LRV of 48.74, placing it in the mid-range for light reflectance. The warm, ochre-based undertones give this color an earthy quality rather than a bright or citrus character. It works well in dining rooms, studies, and entryways where a rich but not overwhelming warmth is appropriate.

Coordinate with Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan for softer transitions, Hale Navy for contrast, Simply White on trim, Revere Pewter in adjacent spaces, and Kendall Charcoal for accent details.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-285

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Gamboge in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gamboge under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gamboge under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

70%

Highly Saturated

LRV

48.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#E6B271
RGB Decimal
230, 178, 113
RGB Percent
90.2%, 69.8%, 44.3%
HSL
33.3, 70.1%, 67.3%
HSV
33.3, 50.9%, 90.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 22.6%, 50.9%, 9.8%
YIQ
186.1, 51.9, -9.3
XYZ
51.53, 49.86, 22.53
CIE Lab
75.98, 11.24, 40.29
CIE Luv
75.98, 39.44, 48.62
Hunter Lab
70.61, 10.81, 28.91
Decimal
15118961

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

GambogeSafari SunCurryJazz Brass

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

GambogePumpkin Pie Oh MyArizona PeachMystical Powers

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

GambogeVictoria BlueBlue DartSweet Dreams

Analogous

Adjacent colors

GambogeLimelightBird of ParadiseEarly Spring

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

GambogeBird of ParadiseCherry BrandyPink Ladies

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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