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Benjamin Moore Gardenia AF-10

Gardenia

Benjamin Moore

AF-10

About Gardenia by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 87.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f3f0e9

RGB: 243, 240, 233

Hue42°

Saturation29%

Lightness93%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Gardenia from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Gardenia

Benjamin Moore

AF-10

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Gardenia looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Gardenia AF-10 a warm or cool color?
Gardenia by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Gardenia?
Gardenia sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gardenia?
Brightness is about 87%. Saturation is around 29%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 93%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #f3f0e9. The RGB value is 243, 240, 233.
Is Gardenia better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gardenia has brightness around 87%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Gardenia?
You can match Gardenia with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Gardenia work best in a home?
Gardenia is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Gardenia compare to a pure white paint?
Gardenia is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Gardenia in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Gardenia

Benjamin Moore

AF-10

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Gardenia in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Gardenia

Benjamin Moore

AF-10

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Gardenia. They add contrast without clashing.

Gardenia

Benjamin Moore

AF-10

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Gardenia. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Greek Villa

Sherwin Williams

SW7551

COW'S MILK

Glidden

PPG1053-1

Nano White

Behr

HDC-MD-06

Palais White

Behr

GR-W15