Ginger Spice 1070-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A66E49, estimated 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.
PPG · #A66E49 · 1070-6
Ginger Spice
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#A66E49
RGB166, 110, 73
Estimated LRV19.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#A66E4B
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Flickering Flame
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#A86D45
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Marmelo
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#A36E4C
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Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
#AA6E49
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#A56C4A
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#A4683F
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Colors That Work With Ginger Spice
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ginger Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Spice are Drum Solo by Behr (a close digital match), Flickering Flame by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Marmelo by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Ginger Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.