ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gingerbread Man (1111) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Cane (No.53). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 40.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAA472 |
| RGB | 202, 164, 114 |
| HSL | 34°, 45%, 62% |
About Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread Man (1111) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 40, Gingerbread Man has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gingerbread Man's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Ginger Root (CC-274); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gingerbread Man changes with the light
Gingerbread Man has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Gingerbread Man's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gingerbread Man will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Gingerbread Man can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gingerbread Man will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gingerbread Man in real homes
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Gingerbread Man equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Latte (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gingerbread Man questions
What undertone does Gingerbread Man have?
Gingerbread Man has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gingerbread Man's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gingerbread Man a light or dark color?
Gingerbread Man has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Gingerbread Man has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gingerbread Man in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Cane No.53 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gingerbread Man?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gingerbread Man's undertone.
Where does Gingerbread Man work best?
Gingerbread Man works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Gingerbread Man has visible color without darkening a room much.
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