Ref. #CA994E · DE5334
Gingerbread House
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingerbread House Technical Profile
What color is Gingerbread House? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CA994E. Colors similar to Gingerbread House include Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar, Behr Solid Gold, PPG Allspice. Gingerbread House has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Gingerbread House depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Gingerbread House
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gingerbread House
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
Pure 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
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 Gingerbread House.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gingerbread House — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingerbread House have?
Gingerbread House by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Gingerbread House from other brands?
The closest matches are Maple Sugar by Benjamin Moore (#CA9850), Solid Gold by Behr (#C89848), Allspice by PPG (#CC974D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gingerbread House?
Gingerbread House has an LRV of 35.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gingerbread House's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.