Gardenia
Gardenia is a bright and airy White from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#F3F0E9
LRV
85.03
Gardenia in Real Rooms
Gardenia has a high LRV of 85.03 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, bathroom and misc.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Gardenia provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Benjamin Moore Gardenia kitchen cabinets interior
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Benjamin Moore Gardenia kitchen cabinets picture
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Benjamin Moore Gardenia kitchen cabinets picture
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6 Living Room Photos
Gardenia provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Benjamin Moore Gardenia living room picture
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Gardenia provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Benjamin Moore Gardenia bathroom picture
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4 Misc Photos
Note how Gardenia is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Benjamin Moore AF-10 painted furniture picture
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Benjamin Moore Gardenia painted furniture color review
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Benjamin Moore Gardenia painted furniture color
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Benjamin Moore Gardenia painted furniture color
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