ORANGES

Gingersnaps

#AB865C

RGB 171, 134, 92 · HSL 32°, 32%, 52% · CMYK 0, 22, 46, 33

Gingersnaps is #AB865C in HEX — rgb(171, 134, 92), hsl(32°, 32%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 46%, 33%).

Gingersnaps pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 32%, 52%. 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#AB865C

RGB171, 134, 92

HSL32°, 32%, 52%

HSV32°, 46%, 67%

CMYK0, 22, 46, 33

Decimal11241052

CSS RGBrgb(171, 134, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 32%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gingersnaps 1063

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 1.5 · #A7855A

PPG

Bread Basket 1087-6

ΔE 1.6 · #AB8659

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 1.7 · #AC8760

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 1.9 · #A58258

Behr

Chamois Leather BIC-44

ΔE 1.9 · #A7855D

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

ΔE 2.1 · #AE8B5F

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 2.6 · #A68456

Valspar

Leather Satchel 3003-7B

ΔE 3.4 · #A9825E

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 6.7 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.8 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.1 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 16.6 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#AB865C

#5D82AC

Analogous

#AC605D

#AB865C

#A9AC5D

Triadic

#AB865C

#5DAC87

#875DAC

Split-Complementary

#AB865C

#5DA9AC

#605DAC

Tetradic

#AB865C

#5DAC60

#5D82AC

#AC5DA9

Monochromatic

#4A3926

#7D6040

#AB865C

#C6AD90

#E0D2C2

Rectangle

#AB865C

#82AC5D

#5D82AC

#875DAC

Compound

#AB865C

#A9AC5D

#5D82AC

#605DAC

Variations

Lighter

#BC9F7E

#CAB7A2

#DED5CB

Darker

#8E6C46

#634B2F

#3A2B1B

Saturation

#908579

#AC875D

#D58A34

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

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.30:1

Deuteranopia

#AB865C

#9C915C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB865C

#8D8D63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB865C

#AC8187

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gingersnaps 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

#C09160

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB865C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD9684

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#526F8F

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: #AB865C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB865C;

CSS Variable

--color-gingersnaps: #AB865C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gingersnaps': '#AB865C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB865C] text-[#AB865C]

SCSS

$gingersnaps: #AB865C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB865C?

#AB865C is Gingersnaps, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AB865C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gingersnaps?

Gingersnaps 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 Gingersnaps?

Gingersnaps 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 Gingersnaps?

You can download Gingersnaps 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 Gingersnaps?

The hex code is #AB865C. In RGB it's 171, 134, 92, and in HSL it's 32°, 32%, 52%.

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