ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ginseng Root (386) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012). For trim, try Palm Coast Pale (330).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 86.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5F0CD |
| RGB | 245, 240, 205 |
| HSL | 52°, 67%, 88% |
About Ginseng Root
Ginseng Root (386) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 86, Ginseng Root reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ginseng Root's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Counting Stars (282); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ginseng Root changes with the light
Ginseng Root is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Ginseng Root's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ginseng Root will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Ginseng Root can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ginseng Root will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ginseng Root in real homes
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Ginseng Root equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Tunsgate Green (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ginseng Root questions
What undertone does Ginseng Root have?
Ginseng Root has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ginseng Root's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ginseng Root a light or dark color?
Ginseng Root has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Ginseng Root reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ginseng Root in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ginseng Root?
Try Palm Coast Pale (330) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Ginseng Root's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ginseng Root work best?
Ginseng Root works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 86, Ginseng Root reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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