Benjamin Moore

Gladstone Tan

1106

Gladstone Tan is a warm golden-brown with yellow undertones that give it a rich, earthy depth. Its LRV of 25.52 indicates it absorbs more light than it reflects, making it suitable for accent walls, dining rooms, or studies where warmth is desired. This color pairs well with Benjamin Moore's Rich Cream and Manchester Tan for analogous warmth, while Gray Owl provides a cooler neutral contrast and Hale Navy adds deeper complementary depth.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1106

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Gladstone Tan 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 Gladstone Tan under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gladstone Tan under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

31°

Orange Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

34%

Moderate

LRV

25.5
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Dark
Medium
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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
#AC8255
RGB Decimal
172, 130, 85
RGB Percent
67.5%, 51.0%, 33.3%
HSL
31.0, 34.4%, 50.4%
HSV
31.0, 50.6%, 67.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 24.4%, 50.6%, 32.5%
YIQ
137.4, 39.5, -5.2
XYZ
26.64, 25.39, 12.09
CIE Lab
57.46, 10.58, 30.51
CIE Luv
57.46, 31.55, 34.81
Hunter Lab
50.39, 9.14, 19.85
Decimal
11305557

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