Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Ginger Spice |
| SKU | DE5271 |
| Hex | #CA884E |
| RGB | 202, 136, 78 |
| HSL | 28°, 54%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice
Ginger Spice sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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 Spice is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Ginger Spice within Dunn-Edwards'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 #CA884E in HSL space. Pair Ginger Spice 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.
Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ginger Spice 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5271 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tassel (SW 6369), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Spice without repainting risk. See the full Tassel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Behr's nearest match is Butter Rum (PPU4-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Spice without repainting risk. See the full Butter Rum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ginger Spice
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Ginger Spice is Cornucopia Tan (119) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornucopia Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Valspar's nearest match is Orange Pekoe (M146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31.3 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Spice without repainting risk. See the full Orange Pekoe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ginger Spice
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ginger Spice is Broomstick (PPG16-19) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ginger Spice
At Glidden, the closest color to Ginger Spice is Broomstick (PPG16-19) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ginger Spice
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ginger Spice is Bar of Gold (213-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bar of Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ginger Spice
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ginger Spice is Elegant Orange (HGSW 2113) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ginger Spice. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Spice without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Spice without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Ginger Spice. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ginger Spice
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Ginger Spice is Terracotta (398640) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ginger Spice
Kompozit's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginger Spice without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →