Ref. #9E7D5E · LD110-01
Gingerbread
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingerbread Technical Profile
What color is Gingerbread? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9E7D5E. Colors similar to Gingerbread include Dunn-Edwards Sandpit, Vista Paint Weaver's Tool, Hirshfield's Weaver's Tool. Gingerbread has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Gingerbread creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Gingerbread pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Gingerbread
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sandpit
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Weaver's Tool
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Outdoor Land
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Hopsack
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Edgewood Rocks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gingerbread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gingerbread
#9E7D5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAC83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gingerbread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gingerbread 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Gingerbread.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gingerbread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingerbread have?
Gingerbread by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Gingerbread from other brands?
The closest matches are Sandpit by Dunn-Edwards (#9E7C5E), Weaver's Tool by Vista Paint (#9D7F61), Weaver's Tool by Hirshfield's (#9D7F62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gingerbread?
Gingerbread has an LRV of 22.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gingerbread's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.