REDS

Ginger Gold

#996251

RGB 153, 98, 81 · HSL 14°, 31%, 46% · CMYK 0, 36, 47, 40

Ginger Gold is #996251 in HEX — rgb(153, 98, 81), hsl(14°, 31%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 47%, 40%).

Ginger Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 31%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#996251

RGB153, 98, 81

HSL14°, 31%, 46%

HSV14°, 47%, 60%

CMYK0, 36, 47, 40

Decimal10052177

CSS RGBrgb(153, 98, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 31%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Warm Up 1067-6

ΔE 1.8 · #9E6654

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 2 · #95624F

Benjamin Moore

Giant 2094-30

ΔE 2.6 · #985D4C

Vista Paint

Sizzling Hot C-44

ΔE 3.2 · #A26956

Behr

Earth Tone 230F-6

ΔE 3.2 · #995D4B

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 3.2 · #9B6751

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewood DEC706

ΔE 3.3 · #9B6957

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 3.4 · #A36956

Valspar

Tropical Nut 2003-5A

ΔE 3.9 · #9A5C4F

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Penny SW7705

ΔE 6.3 · #976B53

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.6 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.7 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.4 · #A85953

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11.4 · #8D5033

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 11.5 · #79553D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.7 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#996251

#51899A

Analogous

#9A5164

#996251

#9A8651

Triadic

#996251

#519A62

#62519A

Split-Complementary

#996251

#519A86

#51649A

Tetradic

#996251

#649A51

#51899A

#86519A

Monochromatic

#35221C

#684237

#996251

#BA8B7D

#D5B8AF

Rectangle

#996251

#899A51

#51899A

#62519A

Compound

#996251

#9A8651

#51899A

#51649A

Variations

Lighter

#B37F6F

#C2A197

#D9C9C4

Darker

#7C4E3F

#57352B

#331E18

Saturation

#806F6A

#9A6251

#C24C28

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.98:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#996251

#7F7750

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#996251

#6E6E53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#996251

#986166

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ginger Gold carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#B27658

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#996251

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F7B7C

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.

#49727E

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: #996251;

CSS — background

background-color: #996251;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-gold: #996251;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-gold': '#996251' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#996251] text-[#996251]

SCSS

$ginger-gold: #996251;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996251?

#996251 is Ginger Gold, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #996251 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ginger Gold?

Ginger Gold works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Ginger Gold?

Ginger Gold pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ginger Gold?

You can download Ginger Gold 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 Ginger Gold?

The hex code is #996251. In RGB it's 153, 98, 81, and in HSL it's 14°, 31%, 46%.

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