Ginger Jar (M300-5) is a mid-tone yellow from Behr. Its LRV is about 38 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Wild Mustard Seed (96% match).

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LRV

38 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

M300-5

HEX

#C6A05E

RGB

198, 160, 94

HSL

38°, 48%, 57%

Family

Yellows

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Ginger Jar FAQ

What is the LRV of Ginger Jar?

Ginger Jar has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Ginger Jar in other brands?

Valspar: Wild Mustard Seed (M159), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Caribou Herd (DE5361), 96%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 95%; Glidden: Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Autumn Gold (2152-30), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Antiquity (SW 6402), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Antiquity (HGSW6402), 92%; PPG: Shutter Bug (PPG1108-6), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ginger Jar?

The HEX code of Ginger Jar (M300-5) is #C6A05E, RGB 198, 160, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.