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Benjamin Moore Gardenia (AF-10) Paint Color


Color Name: Gardenia (AF-10)
Hex Color Code: #F3F0E9
RGB Color Code: RGB(243, 240, 233)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.2%, 4.1%, 4.7%





About Gardenia (AF-10) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gardenia (AF-10)?

Gardenia (AF-10) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gardenia (AF-10) is #F3F0E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 240, 233).

In the RGB color model, Gardenia (AF-10) has a red value of 243, a green value of 240, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 4.1% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 29.4 % saturation, and 93.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gardenia (AF-10) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 4.1 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.


Gardenia (AF-10) is cool or warm?

The color Gardenia (AF-10) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gardenia (AF-10)?

Gardenia (AF-10) has an LRV of nearly 87. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Gardenia (AF-10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 87 of Gardenia (AF-10) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 87 puts Benjamin Moore Gardenia (AF-10) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Gardenia (AF-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(243, 240, 233)
Red
243 (95.3%)
Green
240 (94.1%)
Blue
233 (91.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.23%
Yellow
4.12%
Key
4.71%

HSL

HSL(42deg, 29.4 %, 93.3 %)

Hue
42°
Saturation
29.41 %.
Lightness
93.33 %.

RYB

RYB(5, 21, 9)
Red
5 (2.1%)
Yellow
21 (8.4%)
Blue
9 (3.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42°
Saturation
4.12 %.
Brightness / Value
95.29 %.

HWB

H: 42°

W: 91.37 %

B: 4.71 %

XYZ

X : 82.83

Y : 87.26

Z : 89.57

YXY

Y1 : 87.26

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 4.71%

M : 5.88%

Y : 8.63%


LRV

~ 87.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.2GY 9.4/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 94.85

A : -0.2

B : 3.72

CIE-Lch

L : 94.85

C : 3.73

H : 93.13

CIE-Luv

L : 94.85

U : 2.1

V : 5.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 93.41

A : -5.19

B : 8.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gardenia (AF-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Gardenia (AF-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#F2F0E6
Alabaster
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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Linen
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to RAL Classic


#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
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RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Pantone PMS


#E8E6DF
PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 9100 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9285 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 9080 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to British Standard 4800


#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)





Paint similar to Gardenia (AF-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gardenia (AF-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Benjamin Moore


#F3F0E9
Gardenia (AF-10)
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#F2EFE8
Alabaster (876)
ΔE - 0.21 (99.8% similar)
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White Opulence (879)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
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Sand Dollar (877)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Dunn-Edwards


#F3F0E8
Latte Froth (DE 6239)
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
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Fossil (DE 6225)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
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Antique Paper (DE 6218)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
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Cotton Field (DE 6253)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)


Behr


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Behr


#F2F0EA
Nano White (HDC-MD-06)
ΔE - 0.58 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
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New House White (RD-W10)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
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Crystal Cut (PR-W13)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)





Valspar


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Valspar


#F1EFE9
Du Jour (7002-6)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
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Star Magnolia (V157)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
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Swiss Coffee (7002-16)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
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Crisp Cotton (7007-4)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to Sherwin Williams


#F3EEE7
Arcade White (SW 7100)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
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White Snow (SW 9541)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
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Cold Foam (SW 9504)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#EDECE6
Pure White (SW 7005)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Gardenia (AF-10) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gardenia (AF-10) to PPG Paints


#F2F0E7
Cotton Tail (PPG0998-1)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
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Atrium White (PPG1020-1)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#F2F0E6
Crumb Cookie (PPG18-01)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Gardenia (AF-10) - #F3F0E9 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Gardenia (AF-10) - #F3F0E9 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



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