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Gingerbread

#CC8149

RGB 204, 129, 73 · HSL 26°, 56%, 54% · CMYK 0, 37, 64, 20

Gingerbread is #CC8149 in HEX — rgb(204, 129, 73), hsl(26°, 56%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 64%, 20%).

Gingerbread pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 56%, 54%. 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#CC8149

RGB204, 129, 73

HSL26°, 56%, 54%

HSV26°, 64%, 80%

CMYK0, 37, 64, 20

Decimal13402441

CSS RGBrgb(204, 129, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 56%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wright Ochre FLLW325

Exact match

Behr

Flaming Torch PPU3-3

ΔE 2.2 · #D3864F

Benjamin Moore

Cornucopia 119

ΔE 2.3 · #D1874F

Valspar

Coffee Whip 2008-3A

ΔE 3.5 · #D7884E

Kilz

Bright Marigold TB-95

ΔE 3.5 · #D68A53

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 3.7 · #D88950

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin historic-pumpkin

ΔE 4.3 · #BF763F

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Copper DE5244

ΔE 4.4 · #CE8544

Sherwin-Williams

Serape SW6656

ΔE 4.8 · #D88B4D

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 5.4 · #CF8744

Vista Paint

Sunny Horizon C-1017

ΔE 5.9 · #CD8657

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 6.9 · #B97C41

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.8 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 11.6 · #C5714F

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 13.7 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#CC8149

#4892CB

Analogous

#CB4851

#CC8149

#CBC348

Triadic

#CC8149

#48CB81

#8148CB

Split-Complementary

#CC8149

#48CBC3

#4851CB

Tetradic

#CC8149

#51CB48

#4892CB

#C348CB

Monochromatic

#5F391B

#9B5C2C

#CC8149

#DCAA84

#EDD3BF

Rectangle

#CC8149

#92CB48

#4892CB

#8148CB

Compound

#CC8149

#CBC348

#4892CB

#4851CB

Variations

Lighter

#D69A6D

#DAB497

#E6D4C6

Darker

#AF662D

#7A461D

#482810

Saturation

#9D8776

#CB8148

#E57E2E

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.80:1

Deuteranopia

#CC8149

#AB9D46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC8149

#919153

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC8149

#CC7C85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gingerbread 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

#D88D52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC8149

Daylight 5500K

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

#C69276

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3D7CAD

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: #CC8149;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC8149;

CSS Variable

--color-gingerbread: #CC8149;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gingerbread': '#CC8149' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC8149] text-[#CC8149]

SCSS

$gingerbread: #CC8149;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8149?

#CC8149 is Gingerbread, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC8149 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gingerbread?

Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread?

Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread?

You can download Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread?

The hex code is #CC8149. In RGB it's 204, 129, 73, and in HSL it's 26°, 56%, 54%.

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