Benjamin Moore

Ginseng Root

386

Ginseng Root is an ultra-pale yellow with soft, warm undertones that lean toward cream. With an LRV of 83.44, it reflects a high amount of light, helping rooms feel open and bright. This shade works well in kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms.

It coordinates naturally with Benjamin Moore's White Dove, Linen White, and Soft Chamois for a cohesive palette, while Hale Navy or Chelsea Gray provide contrast, and Windham Cream offers a close tonal match.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

386

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Ginseng Root in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ginseng Root under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

53°

Orange Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

67%

Saturated

LRV

83.4
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Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#F5F0CD
RGB Decimal
245, 240, 205
RGB Percent
96.1%, 94.1%, 80.4%
HSL
52.5, 66.7%, 88.2%
HSV
52.5, 16.3%, 96.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.0%, 16.3%, 3.9%
YIQ
237.5, 14.2, -9.9
XYZ
79.84, 86.14, 70.18
CIE Lab
94.37, -3.98, 17.54
CIE Luv
94.37, 4.86, 26.46
Hunter Lab
92.81, -4.04, 16.36
Decimal
16117965

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