Gingersnap (S270-5) is a mid-tone orange from Behr. Its LRV is about 37.8 (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 PPG Outback (99% match).
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LRV
37.8 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
S270-5
HEX
#C79E73
RGB
199, 158, 115
HSL
31°, 43%, 62%
Family
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Gingersnap FAQ
What is the LRV of Gingersnap?
Gingersnap has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.8 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 Gingersnap in other brands?
PPG: Outback (PPG1088-5), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Roxbury Caramel (HC-42), 96%; Valspar: Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E), 95%; Glidden: Outback (PPG1088-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Caramelized (SW 9186), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Gold (HGSW9024), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Tan Plan (DE6137), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 87%. 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 Gingersnap?
The HEX code of Gingersnap (S270-5) is #C79E73, RGB 199, 158, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.