Gingerbread 8002-22E is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C1904C, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bugle Boy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C1904C · 8002-22E
Gingerbread
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingerbread Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1904C
RGB193, 144, 76
Estimated LRV31.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Gingerbread
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gingerbread
#C1904C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gingerbread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gingerbread 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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Gingerbread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingerbread have?
Gingerbread by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Gingerbread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingerbread are Bugle Boy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bugle Boy by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lone Star by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gingerbread'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 Gingerbread?
Gingerbread has a estimated lightness value of 31.8, 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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