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Ref. #9C8260 · H0125

Ginger Root

24%LRV Value
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Ginger Root H0125 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9C8260, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artifact from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ginger Root Technical Profile

HEX Code#9C8260
RGB156, 130, 96
LRV23.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint

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Ginger Root in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Ginger Root in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintGinger Root
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsArtifact

Artifact

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Hillcrest Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Log Cabin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Collectible

Behr

Nearly identical

Crunch Granola

Valspar

Nearly identical

Revol Brown

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Deep Bentwood Gold

PPG

Very similar

Teddy Bear

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Gingerbread

Kilz

Very similar

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ginger Root

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ginger Root

#9C8260

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AC83

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ginger Root

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ginger Root

Complement

Madonna Blue

Ginger Root Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chamois Shirt

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

London Fog

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Exotic Beauty

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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African Plain

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All Nighter

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More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Drum Solo

Behr · T11-9

#A66E4B

Iced Coffee

Benjamin Moore · CSP-985

#997F56

Honey Graham

PPG · 1069-5

#BC886A

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Welcome Home

Hirshfield's · 0325

#907C51

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Ginger Root — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ginger Root have?
Ginger Root by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ginger Root in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Root from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Root are Artifact by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hillcrest Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), New by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Root'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 Root?
Ginger Root has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.9, 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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