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Ginger Root

#A3845E

RGB 163, 132, 94 · HSL 33°, 27%, 50% · CMYK 0, 19, 42, 36

Ginger Root is #A3845E in HEX — rgb(163, 132, 94), hsl(33°, 27%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 42%, 36%).

Ginger Root pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 27%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A3845E

RGB163, 132, 94

HSL33°, 27%, 50%

HSV33°, 42%, 64%

CMYK0, 19, 42, 36

Decimal10716254

CSS RGBrgb(163, 132, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 27%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Ginger Root historic-ginger-root

Exact match

Vista Paint

Toffee C-1440

ΔE 0.9 · #A1845E

Behr

Chamois Leather BIC-44

ΔE 1.9 · #A7855D

PPG

Timber Beam 1096-6

ΔE 2.3 · #A0855C

Benjamin Moore

Hillcrest 1078

ΔE 2.3 · #A18562

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 2.6 · #9B7F58

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 2.9 · #A88B66

Sherwin-Williams

Almond Roca SW9105

ΔE 2.9 · #A78361

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.6 · #AE8964

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 4.4 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.6 · #A58369

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.7 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.3 · #C49C6D

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 11.7 · #8A6642

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 13.2 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A3845E

#5D7CA2

Analogous

#A2615D

#A3845E

#9EA25D

Triadic

#A3845E

#5DA283

#835DA2

Split-Complementary

#A3845E

#5D9EA2

#615DA2

Tetradic

#A3845E

#5DA261

#5D7CA2

#A25D9E

Monochromatic

#413425

#715C41

#A3845E

#BEA88E

#DACDBE

Rectangle

#A3845E

#7CA25D

#5D7CA2

#835DA2

Compound

#A3845E

#9EA25D

#5D7CA2

#615DA2

Variations

Lighter

#B59C7D

#C4B4A1

#DBD3CA

Darker

#836949

#5B4831

#352A1C

Saturation

#8A8175

#A2835D

#D0882F

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

3.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.02:1

Deuteranopia

#A3845E

#968D5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3845E

#8A8A64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3845E

#A48084

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ginger Root 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

#BA9062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3845E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A79586

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#516A87

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A3845E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3845E;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-root: #A3845E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-root': '#A3845E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3845E] text-[#A3845E]

SCSS

$ginger-root: #A3845E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3845E?

#A3845E is Ginger Root, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A3845E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ginger Root?

Ginger Root 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 Ginger Root?

Ginger Root 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 Ginger Root?

You can download Ginger Root 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 Root?

The hex code is #A3845E. In RGB it's 163, 132, 94, and in HSL it's 33°, 27%, 50%.

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