Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Ginger Jar |
| SKU | M300-5 |
| Hex | #C4A143 |
| RGB | 196, 161, 67 |
| HSL | 44°, 52%, 52% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Ginger Jar
Ginger Jar sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Ginger Jar is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Ginger Jar within Behr'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 #C4A143 in HSL space. Pair Ginger Jar 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.
Behr Ginger Jar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ginger Jar 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 Behr M300-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ginger Jar
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ginger Jar. The nearest is Alchemy (SW 6395) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alchemy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ginger Jar
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ginger Jar is French Quarter Gold (287). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order French Quarter Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full French Quarter Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ginger Jar
At Valspar, the closest color to Ginger Jar is Golden Avocado (3008-5A) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.4 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Avocado swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ginger Jar
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Ginger Jar is Golden Field (PPG1107-7). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Golden Field and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ginger Jar
Glidden's nearest match is Golden Field (PPG1107-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Jar without repainting risk. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ginger Jar
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ginger Jar is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ginger Jar
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ginger Jar. The nearest is Pieces of Eight (HGSW 2194) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pieces of Eight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ginger Jar
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Underbrush (DE5446), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Jar without repainting risk. See the full Underbrush swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ginger Jar
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Jar without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ginger Jar
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ginger Jar is Curry (H0026) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ginger Jar
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ginger Jar is Curry (C2-649) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ginger Jar
Kompozit's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Jar without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →