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Gingersnaps

27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Gingersnaps 1063 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AB865C, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bread Basket from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gingersnaps Technical Profile

HEX Code#AB865C
RGB171, 134, 92
LRV26.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Gingersnaps in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreGingersnaps
Nearly identical
PPGBread Basket

Bread Basket

PPG

Nearly identical

Dark Sepia

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Chamois Leather

Behr

Nearly identical

Rich Oak

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wild Morel

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rookwood Antique Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rich Oak

Vista Paint

Very similar

Leather Satchel

Valspar

Very similar

Apple Butter

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gingersnaps

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gingersnaps

#AB865C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gingersnaps

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bread Basket

Complement

Harbor Blue

Gingersnaps Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gingersnaps.

Deep Ochre

Benjamin Moore · 1048

#A8895C

Gladstone Tan

Benjamin Moore · 1106

#AD8356

Seville Tan

Benjamin Moore · 251

#A68C55

Copper

Benjamin Moore · AC-12

#B27E61

Lenape Trail

Benjamin Moore · 1222

#B27E61

Glazed Pear

Benjamin Moore · 1092

#AA7C55

More brown colors from other brands

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

Fancy Suede

Valspar · 3010-5

#C2874D

Brick Orange

Dutch Boy · 7476

#C27654

Christmas Ornament

Vista Paint · 0186

#6B5848

Film Noir

Vista Paint · 0144

#463730

Light Roast

Vista Paint · 8654

#715A50

Yule Log

Kilz · LC290-02

#7C5641

Gingersnaps — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gingersnaps have?
Gingersnaps by Benjamin Moore 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 Gingersnaps in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gingersnaps from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingersnaps are Bread Basket by PPG (a near-identical match), Dark Sepia by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chamois Leather by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gingersnaps'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 Gingersnaps?
Gingersnaps has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, 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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