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PPG Ginger Spice

PPG1070-6 · #A86E49 · LRV ~20

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Ginger Spice (~98% proximity)

Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Ginger Spice (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Ginger Spice in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1070-6

HEX

#A86E49

RGB

168, 110, 73

HSL

23°, 39%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Ginger Spice FAQ

What is the LRV of Ginger Spice?

Ginger Spice has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Ginger Spice in other brands?

Glidden: Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brandywine (SW 7710), ~96% proximity; Behr: Maple Glaze (PPU3-16), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Autumn Umber (DE5216), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Masada (AF-220), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Pale Cordovan (3010-7), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spiced Cider (HGSW7702), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ginger Spice?

The HEX code of Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6) is #A86E49, RGB 168, 110, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.