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Ginger Ale

#C9A86A

RGB 201, 168, 106 · HSL 39°, 47%, 60% · CMYK 0, 16, 47, 21

Ginger Ale is #C9A86A in HEX — rgb(201, 168, 106), hsl(39°, 47%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 47%, 21%).

Ginger Ale pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 47%, 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#C9A86A

RGB201, 168, 106

HSL39°, 47%, 60%

HSV39°, 47%, 79%

CMYK0, 16, 47, 21

Decimal13215850

CSS RGBrgb(201, 168, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 47%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 0.8 · #C9A768

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 0.9 · #C6A668

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 2.3 · #C6A664

Benjamin Moore

Citrine AF-370

ΔE 2.3 · #C9AC6F

PPG

More Maple 1091-5

ΔE 2.6 · #D0AB70

Behr

Corkboard BIC-30

ΔE 2.6 · #C9A66D

Vista Paint

Gold Digger C-876

ΔE 2.8 · #CFAE73

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 2.9 · #C2A462

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Slice 870

ΔE 3.1 · #C4A461

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C0A569

Dulux

Ginger Crunch S14F5

ΔE 4.4 · #CEA663

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 5.8 · #CA9F5E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.7 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 11 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C9A86A

#698BC9

Analogous

#C97769

#C9A86A

#BBC969

Triadic

#C9A86A

#69C9A7

#A769C9

Split-Complementary

#C9A86A

#69BBC9

#7769C9

Tetradic

#C9A86A

#69C977

#698BC9

#C969BB

Monochromatic

#705729

#A9833D

#C9A86A

#DDC8A1

#F1E9DA

Rectangle

#C9A86A

#8BC969

#698BC9

#A769C9

Compound

#C9A86A

#BBC969

#698BC9

#7769C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B987

#DAC9A9

#E7DFD0

Darker

#B78D3E

#806129

#4B3916

Saturation

#A79D8B

#C9A769

#E4AF4E

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A86A

#BDB06A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A86A

#AEAE75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A86A

#CBA1A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ginger Ale 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

#D6AB6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A86A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B08F

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.

#5073B4

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: #C9A86A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A86A;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-ale: #C9A86A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-ale': '#C9A86A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A86A] text-[#C9A86A]

SCSS

$ginger-ale: #C9A86A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A86A?

#C9A86A is Ginger Ale, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A86A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ginger Ale?

Ginger Ale 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 Ale?

Ginger Ale 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 Ale?

You can download Ginger Ale 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 Ale?

The hex code is #C9A86A. In RGB it's 201, 168, 106, and in HSL it's 39°, 47%, 60%.

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