Ref. #C79D69 · S270-5
Gingersnap
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingersnap Technical Profile
What color is Gingersnap? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #C79D69. Colors similar to Gingersnap include Vista Paint Back to Basics, PPG Bleached Maple, Hirshfield's Back To Basics. Gingersnap has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Gingersnap depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Gingersnap pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Gingersnap
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bleached Maple
PPG
Nearly identical
Back To Basics
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Similoro Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Gingersnap from other brands?
The closest matches are Back to Basics by Vista Paint (#C49C69), Bleached Maple by PPG (#C7A06C), Back To Basics by Hirshfield's (#C49A69). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gingersnap?
Gingersnap has an LRV of 37.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.