Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gingerbread |
| SKU | PPG1201-6 |
| Hex | #CB8149 |
| RGB | 203, 129, 73 |
| HSL | 26°, 56%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About PPG / 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 by brand
14 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gingerbread within PPG / 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 #CB8149 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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 2.2, 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 2.66, 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 Peach Brandy (112) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Peach Brandy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gingerbread
Valspar has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Fancy Suede (3010-5) at ΔE 4.12 — 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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Gingerbread
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gingerbread is Gingerbread (PPG1201-6). At ΔE 0.25 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 Glidden is your counter, order Gingerbread and you'll get the same color. See the full Gingerbread swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gingerbread is Chili Powder (209-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.99, 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 2.99, 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 2.5, 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gingerbread
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Beeswax Candle (0991) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gingerbread is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) — very close at ΔE 3.39, 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 Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gingerbread
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gingerbread. The nearest is Kasbah (C2-573) at ΔE 3.92 — 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gingerbread
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Gingerbread is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) — very close at ΔE 3.3, 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 →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gingerbread
The closest Rust-Oleum equivalent of Gingerbread is Terracotta (398640). At ΔE 0.84 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
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gingerbread is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) — very close at ΔE 3.39, 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 Butterscotch Glaze swatch →