Benjamin Moore

Garden Stone

CSP-1000

Garden Stone is a warm tawny neutral with yellow undertones and an LRV of 49.11, positioning it as a mid-tone that works in various lighting conditions. The color reads as a soft tan with subtle warmth, making it suitable for living rooms, entryways, or studies in traditional or rustic settings. Benjamin Moore's Smoky Ash and Jute coordinate naturally with its earthy base, while Hale Navy and Black Beauty offer deeper contrast options.

Revere Pewter and Muslin provide complementary neutral tones for a cohesive scheme.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-1000

Collection

Color Stories

Garden Stone 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 Garden Stone under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Garden Stone under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

45°

Orange Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

49.1
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
#C9BC96
RGB Decimal
201, 188, 150
RGB Percent
78.8%, 73.7%, 58.8%
HSL
44.7, 32.1%, 68.8%
HSV
44.7, 25.4%, 78.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 6.5%, 25.4%, 21.2%
YIQ
187.6, 20.0, -9.1
XYZ
47.58, 50.59, 36.11
CIE Lab
76.43, -1.40, 20.92
CIE Luv
76.43, 10.14, 29.21
Hunter Lab
71.12, -1.31, 17.15
Decimal
13221014

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel