PPG Ginger Root
PPG1200-6 · #C47444 · LRV ~24.6
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Ginger Root (~97% proximity)Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.6 (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 Root (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Ginger Root in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ginger Root in other brands?
Glidden: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Buttered Yam (AF-230), ~95% proximity; Behr: Jack O Lantern (M220-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Yam (SW 6643), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Yam (HGSW6643), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Apricot Mocha (V045-5), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Spice Cake (DE5251), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~67% 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 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.