Gardenia AF-10 is a white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F4F1EA, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F4F1EA · AF-10
Gardenia
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gardenia Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4F1EA
RGB244, 241, 234
Estimated LRV85.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Country Cotton
Vista Paint
#F4F1EA
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Fossil
Dunn-Edwards
#F4F1EB
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Birched White
Dutch Boy
#F5F2EA
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Silk Pillow
Behr
#F3F0EA
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Cotton Tail
PPG
#F2F0E9
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Swiss Coffee
Valspar
#F2F0EA
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Shaved Coconut
Kilz
#F2EEE6
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White Snow
Sherwin-Williams
#F5F4EE
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Sugar Dust
Hirshfield's
#F8F6ED
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Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
#F7F3E8
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Gardenia
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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
Digital 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
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Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardenia have?
Gardenia by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardenia are Country Cotton by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fossil by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Birched White by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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