Ginger
Also known as: Umber , Ancient Brandy , Butter Fudge , Pumpkin Spice
A vivid brown with a cozy and dependable character, Ginger works well for rustic interiors and leather goods. Ginger plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 4.71:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Ginger color codes
- HEX
- #B06500
- RGB
- rgb(176, 101, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(176, 101, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 100%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 100%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 43%, 100%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(50.7 26.9 58.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.9% 0.133 62.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 9.4
- RAL 8001: Ochre brown #9C6B30 · ΔE 6.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Ginger works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ginger
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Ginger by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.71:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Ginger background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ginger
Ginger with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ginger
Ginger triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fire Ant #BE6400 · ΔE 3.8
- Inca Gold #AA6D28 · ΔE 4.0
- Caramel #AF6F09 · ΔE 4.2
- Copper #B87333 · ΔE 6.0
- Meteor #BB7431 · ΔE 6.2
- Olivia #996622 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ginger is closest to Forget-Me-Not .
FAQ
Ginger FAQs
What color is Ginger?
Ginger is a dark brown with the hex code #B06500. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ginger?
The hex code for Ginger is #B06500. In RGB it's rgb(176, 101, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 43%, 100%, 31%).
What colors go well with Ginger?
Ginger pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Ginger : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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