Pale Ginger 209-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E6B18E, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Copper Orange from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6B18E · 209-3DB
Pale Ginger
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Ginger Technical Profile
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Pale Ginger in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Ginger in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPale Ginger
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Copper Orange
Soft Copper Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Bedtime Story
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sandbar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bedtime Story
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Praline
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Casabella
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Orange Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Oakley Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Ginger
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Ginger
#E6B18E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0B872
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Ginger
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Ginger 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Pale Ginger.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Ginger — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Ginger have?
Pale Ginger by Dutch Boy 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 Pale Ginger in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Ginger are Soft Copper Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), Bedtime Story by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sandbar by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Ginger'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 Pale Ginger?
Pale Ginger has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Ginger's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.