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Ref. #C79D69 · S270-5

Gingersnap

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Gingersnap Technical Profile

HEX Code#C79D69
RGB199, 157, 105
LRV37.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Back to Basics

Complement

Lapis Lazuli

Gingersnap Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Marmalade Glaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Notorious

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Abalone Shell

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

National Anthem

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Gingersnap.

Golden Aura

Behr · MQ4-08

#D29E68

Pumpkin Butter

Behr · ICC-62

#CBA077

Sweet Caramel

Behr · PPH-17

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Caramelo Dulce

Behr · PPH-17 (HISP)

#D69E6B

Sunset Cloud

Behr · PMD-31

#BE916D

Amber Leaf

Behr · ECC-24-1

#BA9971

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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Flickering Gold

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Key Keeper

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Tamarind

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Toasted Sesame

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Cocoa Pecan

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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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