PPG Ginger Root
PPG1200-6 · #C47444 · LRV 24.6
Compare with other brands: Glidden Ginger Root is a 97% matchGinger Root (PPG1200-6) is a dark brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 24.6 (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 Glidden Ginger Root (97% match).
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LRV
24.6 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1200-6
HEX
#C47444
RGB
196, 116, 68
HSL
23°, 52%, 52%
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Ginger Root FAQ
What is the LRV of Ginger Root?
Ginger Root has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.6 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 Ginger Root in other brands?
Glidden: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Buttered Yam (AF-230), 95%; Behr: Jack O Lantern (M220-7), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Yam (SW 6643), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Yam (HGSW6643), 94%; Valspar: Apricot Mocha (V045-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Spice Cake (DE5251), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 67%. 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 Root?
The HEX code of Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) is #C47444, RGB 196, 116, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.