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Ref. #B27C27 · M270-7

Wild Ginger

27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Wild Ginger M270-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B27C27, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caterpillar Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wild Ginger Technical Profile

HEX Code#B27C27
RGB178, 124, 39
LRV27.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Wild Ginger in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Wild Ginger in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrWild Ginger
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCaterpillar Yellow

Caterpillar Yellow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cider Toddy

PPG

Very similar

Millionaire

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Caramel Corn

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Waxen Moon

Vista Paint

Very similar

Nankeen

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pumpkin Squash

Valspar

Very similar

Golden Slumber

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Fall Leaf

Kilz

Very similar

Wood .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Honey Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wild Ginger

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wild Ginger

#B27C27

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAB557

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wild Ginger

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wild Ginger

Complement

Rainbow Bright

Wild Ginger Room Palettes

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

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Warm Earth

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Planet Green

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Sun Rays

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Lychee

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Wild Ginger — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wild Ginger have?
Wild Ginger by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Wild Ginger in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Ginger are Caterpillar Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cider Toddy by PPG (a very close match), Bronzed Tan by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Wild Ginger'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 Wild Ginger?
Wild Ginger has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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