Ginger Spice DE5271 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CA884E, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Rum from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CA884E · DE5271
Ginger Spice
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Spice Technical Profile
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Ginger Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGinger Spice
Nearly identical
BehrButter Rum
Butter Rum
Behr
Nearly identical
Tassel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Glaze
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fancy Suede
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Harvest
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Broomstick
PPG
Very similar
Gates of Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bright Marigold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Spice
#CA884E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB878
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Spice 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Ginger Spice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ginger Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Spice have?
Ginger Spice by Dunn-Edwards 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 Ginger Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Spice are Butter Rum by Behr (a near-identical match), Tassel by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Butter Rum by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Spice'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 Ginger Spice?
Ginger Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ginger Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.