Gingerbread House DE5334 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CA994E, 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.
Ref. #CA994E · DE5334
Gingerbread House
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingerbread House Technical Profile
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Gingerbread House in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gingerbread House in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGingerbread House
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMaple Sugar
Maple Sugar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Solid Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Allspice
PPG
Nearly identical
Georgian Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Pattypan Squash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gingerbread House in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gingerbread House from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingerbread House are Maple Sugar by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Solid Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Allspice by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.