Gingerbread House DE5334 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CA994E, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maple Sugar from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CA994E · DE5334
Gingerbread House
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingerbread House Technical Profile
HEX Code#CA994E
RGB202, 153, 78
Estimated LRV35.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Gingerbread House
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gingerbread House
#CA994E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gingerbread House
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gingerbread House Room Palettes
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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
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Gingerbread House — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingerbread House have?
Gingerbread House by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gingerbread House from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingerbread House are Maple Sugar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Solid Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Allspice by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gingerbread House'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 Gingerbread House?
Gingerbread House has a estimated lightness value of 35.9, 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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