Ginger Jar M300-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4A143, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Quarter Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4A143 · M300-5
Ginger Jar
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ginger Jar Technical Profile
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Ginger Jar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Jar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGinger Jar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench Quarter Gold
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Avocado
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Underbrush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hair Ribbon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Curry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Jar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Jar
#C4A143
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Jar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Jar Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ginger Jar.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ginger Jar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Jar have?
Ginger Jar by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ginger Jar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Jar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Jar are French Quarter Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Avocado by Valspar (a near-identical match), Golden Field by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Jar's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ginger Jar?
Ginger Jar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ginger Jar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.