Zesty Ginger 308-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C48468, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Terra Cotta from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C48468 · 308-5DB
Zesty Ginger
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Zesty Ginger Technical Profile
HEX Code#C48468
RGB196, 132, 104
Estimated LRV29.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Dusty Terra Cotta
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#C48368
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Tiny Fawn
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#CC896C
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Colors That Work With Zesty Ginger
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zesty Ginger
#C48468
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4A97E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zesty Ginger
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zesty 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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Zesty Ginger — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zesty Ginger have?
Zesty Ginger by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Zesty Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zesty Ginger are Dusty Terra Cotta by PPG (a close digital match), Tiny Fawn by Behr (a close digital match), Clove Bud by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Zesty 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 Zesty Ginger?
Zesty Ginger has a estimated lightness value of 29.2, 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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