Pale Gingersnap 0173 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #EADDCA, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Gingersnap from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EADDCA · 0173
Pale Gingersnap
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Gingersnap Technical Profile
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Pale Gingersnap in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Gingersnap in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPale Gingersnap
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPale Gingersnap
Pale Gingersnap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bone White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Crewelwork Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Lambskin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Biscuit
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique Buff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aged Linen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Almond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Gingersnap
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Gingersnap
#EADDCA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Gingersnap
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Gingersnap 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Pale Gingersnap.
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 Gingersnap — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Gingersnap have?
Pale Gingersnap by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Gingersnap in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Gingersnap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Gingersnap are Pale Gingersnap by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bone White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ivory Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Gingersnap'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 Gingersnap?
Pale Gingersnap has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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