Gardenia AF-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F4F1EA, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country Cotton from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4F1EA · AF-10
Gardenia
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gardenia Technical Profile
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Gardenia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gardenia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGardenia
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCountry Cotton
Country Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fossil
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Birched White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silk Pillow
Behr
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shaved Coconut
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Snow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sugar Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gardenia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardenia
#F4F1EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardenia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardenia Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gardenia.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardenia have?
Gardenia by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gardenia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardenia are Country Cotton by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fossil by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Birched White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gardenia's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gardenia?
Gardenia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gardenia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.