Ginseng Root 386 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F6F1CE, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunny Companion from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6F1CE · 386
Ginseng Root
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ginseng Root Technical Profile
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Ginseng Root in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginseng Root in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGinseng Root
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSunny Companion
Sunny Companion
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Heavenly Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Bliss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clear Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Perky Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginseng Root
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginseng Root
#F6F1CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginseng Root
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginseng Root 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
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ginseng Root — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginseng Root have?
Ginseng Root by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ginseng Root in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginseng Root from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginseng Root are Sunny Companion by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Heavenly Haze by PPG (a near-identical match), Harmony Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginseng Root'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 Ginseng Root?
Ginseng Root has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.4, 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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