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Gingersnap

#C79D69

RGB 199, 157, 105 · HSL 33°, 46%, 60% · CMYK 0, 21, 47, 22

Gingersnap is #C79D69 in HEX — rgb(199, 157, 105), hsl(33°, 46%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 47%, 22%).

Gingersnap pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 46%, 60%. 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#C79D69

RGB199, 157, 105

HSL33°, 46%, 60%

HSV33°, 47%, 78%

CMYK0, 21, 47, 22

Decimal13081961

CSS RGBrgb(199, 157, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 46%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gingersnap S270-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Back to Basics C-254

ΔE 1.2 · #C49C69

PPG

Bleached Maple 1089-5

ΔE 1.7 · #C7A06C

Hallman-Lindsay

Back To Basics 255

ΔE 1.8 · #C49A69

Sherwin-Williams

Mannered Gold SW6130

ΔE 2.2 · #C19763

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1112

ΔE 2.4 · #C09866

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 2.9 · #C49C6D

Valspar

Antelope Hide 3005-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #C3A069

Dunn-Edwards

Root Beer Float DE5326

ΔE 3.6 · #CFA46B

Kilz

Aztec Yellow LD290-01

ΔE 4.1 · #CA9D62

Dulux

Great Dane S11F5

ΔE 4.3 · #D19F68

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.8 · #B7975E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.1 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 11.3 · #E5A96B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C79D69

#6A94C8

Analogous

#C86F6A

#C79D69

#C3C86A

Triadic

#C79D69

#6AC89E

#9E6AC8

Split-Complementary

#C79D69

#6AC3C8

#6F6AC8

Tetradic

#C79D69

#6AC86F

#6A94C8

#C86AC3

Monochromatic

#705029

#A8783E

#C79D69

#DDC2A2

#F1E7DA

Rectangle

#C79D69

#94C86A

#6A94C8

#9E6AC8

Compound

#C79D69

#C3C86A

#6A94C8

#6F6AC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3B188

#DAC4AA

#E7DCD0

Darker

#B6803F

#7F582A

#4B3417

Saturation

#A79A8B

#C89E6A

#E3A04F

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C79D69

#B6A969

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C79D69

#A5A572

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C79D69

#C8979D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gingersnap 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

#D5A26A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C79D69

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2A78E

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.

#517DB3

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: #C79D69;

CSS — background

background-color: #C79D69;

CSS Variable

--color-gingersnap: #C79D69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gingersnap': '#C79D69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C79D69] text-[#C79D69]

SCSS

$gingersnap: #C79D69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79D69?

#C79D69 is Gingersnap, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C79D69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gingersnap?

Gingersnap 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 Gingersnap?

Gingersnap 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 Gingersnap?

You can download Gingersnap 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 Gingersnap?

The hex code is #C79D69. In RGB it's 199, 157, 105, and in HSL it's 33°, 46%, 60%.

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