Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Gingerbread |
| SKU | PPG1201-6 |
| Hex | #CC8149 |
| RGB | 204, 129, 73 |
| HSL | 26°, 56%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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.
Gingerbread 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 at every US brand
20 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gingerbread within Glidden'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 #CC8149 in HSL space. Pair Gingerbread 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.
Glidden Gingerbread Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gingerbread 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 Glidden PPG1201-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gingerbread is Amber Wave (SW 6657) — very close at ΔE 2.15, 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 Amber Wave swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Behr, the closest color to Gingerbread is Butter Rum (PPU4-03) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butter Rum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gingerbread is Golden Harvest (2157-20) — very close at ΔE 2.48, 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 Golden Harvest swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gingerbread
Valspar has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Fancy Suede (3010-5) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fancy Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gingerbread
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gingerbread is Wright Ochre (FLLW325). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Ochre swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gingerbread is Chili Powder (209-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chili Powder swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gingerbread
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gingerbread is Copper Playa (HGSW 1122) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Playa swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gingerbread is Melted Copper (DE5244) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melted Copper swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gingerbread
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 10.6). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gingerbread
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 6.17). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gingerbread
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Jack-O-Lantern (1038), is clearly different (ΔE 5.59). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gingerbread
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gingerbread
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Bronzite (R053), is clearly different (ΔE 12.89). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gingerbread
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Kasbah (C2-573) at ΔE 3.77 — 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 Kasbah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gingerbread
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 9.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gingerbread
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Bandelier (BANDELIER), is clearly different (ΔE 6.51). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Gingerbread is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) — very close at ΔE 3.16, 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 Barcelona Orange swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gingerbread
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gingerbread — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 16.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1201-6 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gingerbread
The closest Rust-Oleum equivalent of Gingerbread is Terracotta (398640). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). If Rust-Oleum is your counter, order Terracotta and you'll get the same color. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gingerbread
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →