Ginger Snap
T505 · #8F5E39 · LRV 14.1 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Burnt Cinnamon9
- 2Ginger Snap14.1
- 3Caramelized35
- 4Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Ginger Snap, Really?
Ginger Snap reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar T505 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Ginger Snap
Ginger Snap works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Ginger Snap
With an LRV of 14.1, Ginger Snap is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Ginger Snap are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar T505 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CarmelSW 2921 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 15 | Color page → |
| Behr | Moroccan SpiceS250-7 · Behr | 1.9 | 15 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pony Brown2163-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.8 | 15 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Spiced CiderPPG1068-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 14 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Cinnamon SpicePPG1069-7 · Glidden | 3.5 | 15 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rodeo Roundup214-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 15 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Ginger Snap within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8F5E39 in HSL space. Pair Ginger Snap with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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