Ref. #A66E49 · 1070-6
Ginger Spice
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Spice Technical Profile
What color is Ginger Spice? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A66E49. Colors similar to Ginger Spice include Vista Paint Flickering Flame, MPC Copper Alloy Met., Hirshfield's Flickering Flame. Ginger Spice has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Ginger Spice creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Ginger Spice pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Ginger Spice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Ginger Spice from other brands?
The closest matches are Flickering Flame by Vista Paint (#A86D45), Copper Alloy Met. by MPC (#A26E4A), Flickering Flame by Hirshfield's (#AA6E49). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ginger Spice?
Ginger Spice has an LRV of 19.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.