Glidden Gingerbread
PPG1201-6 · #CC8149 · LRV 29
Compare with other brands: PPG Gingerbread is a 97% matchGingerbread (PPG1201-6) is a dark brown from Glidden. Its LRV is about 29 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Gingerbread (97% match).
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LRV
29 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1201-6
HEX
#CC8149
RGB
204, 129, 73
HSL
26°, 56%, 54%
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Gingerbread FAQ
What is the LRV of Gingerbread?
Gingerbread has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Gingerbread in other brands?
PPG: Gingerbread (PPG1201-6), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Cornucopia Tan (119), 96%; Behr: Flaming Torch (PPU3-03), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Melted Copper (DE5244), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Serape (SW 6656), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (HGSW6642), 90%; Valspar: Autumn Meadow (M232), 89%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 64%. 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 Gingerbread?
The HEX code of Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) is #CC8149, RGB 204, 129, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.