PPG Gingerbread
PPG1201-6 · #CF8149 · LRV ~29.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Gingerbread (~97% proximity)Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.5 (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 Gingerbread (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Gingerbread in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
29.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1201-6
HEX
#CF8149
RGB
207, 129, 73
HSL
25°, 58%, 55%
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Gingerbread FAQ
What is the LRV of Gingerbread?
Gingerbread has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.5 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 Gingerbread in other brands?
Glidden: Gingerbread (PPG1201-6), ~97% proximity; Behr: Flaming Torch (PPU3-03), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cornucopia Tan (119), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (SW 6642), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (HGSW6642), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Autumn Meadow (M232), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Melted Copper (DE5244), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~62% 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 Gingerbread?
The HEX code of Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) is #CF8149, RGB 207, 129, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.