Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Minced Ginger |
| SKU | ICC-68 |
| Hex | #BDB387 |
| RGB | 189, 179, 135 |
| HSL | 49°, 29%, 64% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Minced Ginger
Minced Ginger sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Minced Ginger is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Minced Ginger 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 #BDB387 in HSL space. Pair Minced Ginger 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 Minced Ginger Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Minced Ginger 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 ICC-68 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Minced Ginger
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Minced Ginger is Highway (0394). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Kompozit is your counter, order Highway and you'll get the same color. See the full Highway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Minced Ginger
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cress Green (PPG1114-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Minced Ginger without repainting risk. See the full Cress Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is High Chief / Highway (0394), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Minced Ginger without repainting risk. See the full High Chief / Highway swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Summer Pear (JG-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Minced Ginger without repainting risk. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Minced Ginger
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Minced Ginger is Enoki (C2-878) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enoki swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Minced Ginger
At Valspar, the closest color to Minced Ginger is Withered Moss (6007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Withered Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Minced Ginger
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Minced Ginger is Trail Blazer (DET633) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trail Blazer swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Minced Ginger
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Minced Ginger is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Minced Ginger. The nearest is Yorkshire Tan (HC-23) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yorkshire Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Minced Ginger. The nearest is New Crop (324-3DB) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Crop swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Minced Ginger — the nearest deck color, Cat's Paw (NO. 240), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-68 instead. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Minced Ginger — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 9.6). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-68 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Minced Ginger
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Minced Ginger — the nearest deck color, Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49), is clearly different (ΔE 10.94). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-68 instead. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →