Pale Ginger 209-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E6B18E, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #E6B18E · 209-3DB
Pale Ginger
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Ginger Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6B18E
RGB230, 177, 142
Estimated LRV50.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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#E3B08E
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Colors That Work With Pale Ginger
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Ginger are Soft Copper Orange by PPG (a close digital match), Bedtime Story by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sandbar by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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