Gingersnap S270-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C79D69, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Back to Basics from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C79D69 · S270-5
Gingersnap
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingersnap Technical Profile
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Gingersnap in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gingersnap in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGingersnap
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBack to Basics
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bleached Maple
PPG
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Root Beer Float
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gingersnap
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gingersnap
#C79D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gingersnap
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gingersnap 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 Gingersnap.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gingersnap — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingersnap have?
Gingersnap by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gingersnap in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gingersnap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingersnap are Back to Basics by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bleached Maple by PPG (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gingersnap'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 Gingersnap?
Gingersnap has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, 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 Gingersnap's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.