PPG Gingerbread
PPG1201-6 · #CF8149 · LRV 29.5
Compare with other brands: Glidden Gingerbread is a 97% matchGingerbread (PPG1201-6) is a dark brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 29.5 (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 Gingerbread (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Gingerbread in other brands?
Glidden: Gingerbread (PPG1201-6), 97%; Behr: Flaming Torch (PPU3-03), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Cornucopia Tan (119), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (SW 6642), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (HGSW6642), 92%; Valspar: Autumn Meadow (M232), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Melted Copper (DE5244), 91%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 62%. 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 #CF8149, RGB 207, 129, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.