Ginger Bite 2005-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CE9E7D, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Nectarine from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CE9E7D · 2005-5C
Ginger Bite
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ginger Bite Technical Profile
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Ginger Bite in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Bite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGinger Bite
Nearly identical
KilzSpiced Nectarine
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Arbol De Tamarindo
Behr
Nearly identical
Italianate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Sonora Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vizcaino Desert
Vista Paint
Very similar
Windswept Canyon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cowhide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wholesome Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Bite
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Bite
#CE9E7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B07D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Bite
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Bite 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Ginger Bite.
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 Bite — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Bite have?
Ginger Bite by Valspar 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 Bite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Bite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Bite are Spiced Nectarine by Kilz (a near-identical match), Arbol De Tamarindo by Behr (a near-identical match), Tamarind Tree by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Bite'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 Bite?
Ginger Bite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.1, 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 Bite's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.