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Gingerbread

#8C4A2F

RGB 140, 74, 47 · HSL 17°, 50%, 37% · CMYK 0, 47, 66, 45

Gingerbread is #8C4A2F in HEX — rgb(140, 74, 47), hsl(17°, 50%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 45%).

Gingerbread pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 50%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8C4A2F

RGB140, 74, 47

HSL17°, 50%, 37%

HSV17°, 66%, 55%

CMYK0, 47, 66, 45

Decimal9194031

CSS RGBrgb(140, 74, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 50%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 2174-10

ΔE 3 · #89452F

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 3.2 · #8D5033

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 4.2 · #8A4935

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 4.6 · #8E5335

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 4.7 · #8A4E37

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5 · #864633

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 5.2 · #8A4C38

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 5.3 · #8F4C3A

Sherwin-Williams

Cajun Red SW0008

ΔE 5.5 · #8D422F

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 6.4 · #8E402A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 7.1 · #894C3B

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 7.3 · #945642

Behr

Nouveau Copper HDC-AC-01

ΔE 7.6 · #A15B43

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C4A2F

#2F738E

Analogous

#8E2F44

#8C4A2F

#8E792F

Triadic

#8C4A2F

#2F8E4A

#4A2F8E

Split-Complementary

#8C4A2F

#2F8E79

#2F448E

Tetradic

#8C4A2F

#448E2F

#2F738E

#792F8E

Monochromatic

#1B0E09

#542C1C

#8C4A2F

#C26A47

#D59981

Rectangle

#8C4A2F

#738E2F

#2F738E

#4A2F8E

Compound

#8C4A2F

#8E792F

#2F738E

#2F448E

Variations

Lighter

#BE633F

#C88D76

#DABEB3

Darker

#733A24

#502817

#30170D

Saturation

#6D5850

#8E4A2F

#A54018

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.70:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C4A2F

#6F652C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C4A2F

#5A5A33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C4A2F

#8B494F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gingerbread reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A8643E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8C4A2F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#966963

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E5F72

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8C4A2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C4A2F;

CSS Variable

--color-gingerbread: #8C4A2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gingerbread': '#8C4A2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C4A2F] text-[#8C4A2F]

SCSS

$gingerbread: #8C4A2F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C4A2F?

#8C4A2F is Gingerbread, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C4A2F warm or cool?

Gingerbread reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gingerbread?

Gingerbread works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Gingerbread?

Gingerbread pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gingerbread?

You can download Gingerbread on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Gingerbread?

The hex code is #8C4A2F. In RGB it's 140, 74, 47, and in HSL it's 17°, 50%, 37%.

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