Ginger 1082-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #97653C, 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.
Ref. #97653C · 1082-7
Ginger
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Technical Profile
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Ginger in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGinger
Nearly identical
BehrGilded Glamour
Gilded Glamour
Behr
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Warrior King
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hampton Beach
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger
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
Pure 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
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to 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.
Ginger — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger have?
Ginger by PPG 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 Ginger in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger are Gilded Glamour by Behr (a near-identical match), Gilded Glamour by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Ginger's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.