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Gamboge

Gamboge is a versatile Orange from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#E6B271

LRV

48.74

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Light Reflectance Value
48.74
Medium
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Gamboge
Moir Gold
Gamboge vs Moir Gold
Gamboge
Moir Gold
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Moir Gold
CW-280 · LRV 63

At LRV 63 vs 49, Moir Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Cloud White
Gamboge
Cloud White vs Gamboge
Cloud White
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
OC-130 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 49), opening up a space where Gamboge encloses it.

Gamboge
Manchester Tan
Gamboge vs Manchester Tan
Gamboge
Manchester Tan
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Manchester Tan
HC-81 · LRV 63

At LRV 63 vs 49, Manchester Tan is decisively the brighter choice.

Calcite
Gamboge
Calcite vs Gamboge
Calcite
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Calcite
CW-110 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

Calcite reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 49), opening up a space where Gamboge encloses it.

Complementary Colors

Gamboge
Sea View
Gamboge vs Sea View
Gamboge
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Sea View
836 · LRV 55

Sea View reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Feather Soft
Gamboge
Feather Soft vs Gamboge
Feather Soft
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Feather Soft
1431 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

A 8-point LRV gap (57 vs 49) makes Feather Soft the marginally brighter of the two.

Gamboge
Greenhow Blue
Gamboge vs Greenhow Blue
Gamboge
Greenhow Blue
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Greenhow Blue
CW-655 · LRV 55

A 7-point LRV gap (55 vs 49) makes Greenhow Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Gamboge
Northern Air
Gamboge vs Northern Air
Gamboge
Northern Air
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Northern Air
1676 · LRV 49

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Dragon
Gamboge
Blue Dragon vs Gamboge
Blue Dragon
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Blue Dragon
810 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

At LRV 49 vs 28, Gamboge is decisively the brighter choice.

Gamboge
Pressed Violet
Gamboge vs Pressed Violet
Gamboge
Pressed Violet
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Pressed Violet
CSP-520 · LRV 38

Gamboge reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gamboge
Under the Big Top
Gamboge vs Under the Big Top
Gamboge
Under the Big Top
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Under the Big Top
1675 · LRV 63

Under the Big Top reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 49), opening up a space where Gamboge encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Ansonia Peach
Gamboge
Ansonia Peach vs Gamboge
Ansonia Peach
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Ansonia Peach
HC-52 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

With LRVs of 50 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gamboge
Golden Mist
Gamboge vs Golden Mist
Gamboge
Golden Mist
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Golden Mist
2158-40 · LRV 52

With LRVs of 52 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gamboge
Oklahoma Wheat
Gamboge vs Oklahoma Wheat
Gamboge
Oklahoma Wheat
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Oklahoma Wheat
2160-50 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 49, Oklahoma Wheat is decisively the brighter choice.

Crestwood Tan
Gamboge
Crestwood Tan vs Gamboge
Crestwood Tan
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Crestwood Tan
116 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

Crestwood Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gamboge
York Harbor Yellow
Gamboge vs York Harbor Yellow
Gamboge
York Harbor Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
York Harbor Yellow
2154-40 · LRV 55

York Harbor Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Gamboge
Old Gold
Gamboge vs Old Gold
Gamboge
Old Gold
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Old Gold
167 · LRV 43

Gamboge reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gamboge
Mayan Gold
Gamboge vs Mayan Gold
Gamboge
Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Mayan Gold
175 · LRV 40

Gamboge reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Brilliant Amber
Gamboge
Brilliant Amber vs Gamboge
Brilliant Amber
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Brilliant Amber
161 · LRV 38
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

A 11-point LRV gap (49 vs 38) makes Gamboge the marginally brighter of the two.

Eye of the Tiger
Gamboge
Eye of the Tiger vs Gamboge
Eye of the Tiger
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Eye of the Tiger
188 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49

With LRVs of 49 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gamboge
Gold Mine
Gamboge vs Gold Mine
Gamboge
Gold Mine
Benjamin Moore
Gamboge
CW-285 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Gold Mine
2155-20 · LRV 34

Gamboge reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 34), opening up a space where Gold Mine encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#E6B271
RGB230, 178, 113
HSL33° 70% 67%
CMYK0 23 51 10
CIE LabL: 76.0 a: 11.2 b: 40.3
XYZX: 0.52 Y: 0.50 Z: 0.23