Ginger Spice 1070-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A66E49, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drum Solo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A66E49 · 1070-6
Ginger Spice
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Spice Technical Profile
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Ginger Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGinger Spice
Nearly identical
BehrDrum Solo
Drum Solo
Behr
Nearly identical
Flickering Flame
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Cordovan
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Masada
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Solar Fire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Spice
#A66E49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA577
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Spice 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 Spice.
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 Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Spice have?
Ginger Spice 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 Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Spice are Drum Solo by Behr (a near-identical match), Flickering Flame by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Marmelo by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Spice'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 Spice?
Ginger Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.7, 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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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 Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.