Zesty Ginger 308-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C48468, 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.
Ref. #C48468 · 308-5DB
Zesty Ginger
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Zesty Ginger Technical Profile
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Zesty Ginger in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Zesty 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 BoyZesty Ginger
Nearly identical
PPGDusty Terra Cotta
Dusty Terra Cotta
PPG
Nearly identical
Tiny Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Clove Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beige Red
RAL
Nearly identical
Secluded Canyon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Subdued Sienna
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spice Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mexican Tile
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Baked Cinnamon
Kilz
Very similar
Autumn's Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zesty Ginger
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Zesty Ginger.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Zesty Ginger in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zesty Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zesty Ginger are Dusty Terra Cotta by PPG (a near-identical match), Tiny Fawn by Behr (a near-identical match), Clove Bud by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Zesty Ginger's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.