Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gamboge |
| SKU | CW-285 |
| Hex | #E6B271 |
| RGB | 230, 178, 113 |
| HSL | 33°, 70%, 67% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Gamboge
Gamboge sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gamboge is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gamboge within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E6B271 in HSL space. Pair Gamboge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Gamboge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gamboge from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CW-285 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gamboge
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Torchlight (SW 6374), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Torchlight swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gamboge
The closest Behr equivalent of Gamboge is Pyramid Gold (PPU6-04). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Pyramid Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Pyramid Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gamboge
Valspar's nearest match is South Haven (M140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.1 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full South Haven swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gamboge
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Bold Butterscotch swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gamboge
Glidden's nearest match is Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Bold Butterscotch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gamboge
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sundancer (215-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Sundancer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gamboge
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gamboge is Tetragold (HGSW 2135) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tetragold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gamboge
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Paloma Tan (DE5297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Paloma Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gamboge
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gamboge is Cottage Feel (JG-40) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gamboge
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Orangery (NO. 70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gamboge
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gamboge is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gamboge
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gamboge is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gamboge
Rodda's nearest match is Amber (CA132), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gamboge without repainting risk. See the full Amber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gamboge
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gamboge is Oak Fringe (BD67) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Fringe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gamboge
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gamboge is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →