Ginger Beer 1202-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C27F38, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Mustard from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C27F38 · 1202-7
Ginger Beer
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Beer Technical Profile
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Ginger Beer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Beer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGinger Beer
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDried Mustard
Dried Mustard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beeswax Candle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toffee Tart
Behr
Nearly identical
Beeswax Candle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burmese Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet and Sour
Valspar
Very similar
Cut the Mustard
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Beer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Beer
#C27F38
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B974
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Beer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Beer 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 Beer.
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 Beer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Beer have?
Ginger Beer by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Beer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Beer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Beer are Dried Mustard by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beeswax Candle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Amber by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Beer'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 Beer?
Ginger Beer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Ginger Beer's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.