Ginger Ale 40YY 63/473 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFD079, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summertime from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFD079 · 40YY 63/473
Ginger Ale
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ginger Ale Technical Profile
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Ginger Ale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Ale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGinger Ale
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSummertime
Summertime
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Amber Pearl
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twined
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Ale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Ale
#EFD079
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Ale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Ale 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 Ale.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ginger Ale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Ale have?
Ginger Ale by PPG 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 Ginger Ale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Ale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Ale are Summertime by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Warm Glow by Behr (a near-identical match), Amber Pearl by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Ale'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 Ale?
Ginger Ale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ginger Ale's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.