Ginger 1082-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #97653C, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gilded Glamour from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #97653C · 1082-7
Ginger
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Technical Profile
HEX Code#97653C
RGB151, 101, 60
Estimated LRV16.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Ginger
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger
#97653C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A063
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Room Palettes
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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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Ginger — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger have?
Ginger by PPG 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 Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger are Gilded Glamour by Behr (a close digital match), Gilded Glamour by Behr (a close digital match), Antiquarian Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Ginger?
Ginger has a estimated lightness value of 16.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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