Gingerbread 8002-22E is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C1904C, 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.
Ref. #C1904C · 8002-22E
Gingerbread
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gingerbread Technical Profile
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Gingerbread in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gingerbread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGingerbread
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBugle Boy
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lone Star
Behr
Very similar
Antiquarian Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bosc Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tamed Lyon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Massicot
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Allspice
PPG
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gingerbread
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Gingerbread.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gingerbread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingerbread have?
Gingerbread by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gingerbread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gingerbread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingerbread are Bugle Boy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bugle Boy by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Gingerbread's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.