Little Greene Ganache 345

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Ganache for exterior (2 photos)
Little Greene Ganache reviews (6 photos)
What are Little Greene Ganache undertones?
Is Ganache 345 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Ganache
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Ganache 345
Code:	345
Name:	Ganache
Brand:	Little Greene
Collections:	Sweet Treats

What color is Little Greene Ganache?

Little Greene Ganache 345 is a deep, muted brown with a noticeable warm, earthy cast. Its #5d463a value suggests a restrained mix of brown and soft red undertones rather than a near-black chocolate effect. In bright daylight, it can read as a grounded mid-to-dark brown, while lower light brings out its heavier, more enveloping depth. Ganache is well suited to cabinetry, a dining room wall, or a snug study where its density can give pale wood and natural linen more definition. Pair it with chalky off-whites, clay neutrals, aged brass, and walnut for a layered scheme that keeps the color’s warmth in focus.

Ganache for exterior (2 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Little Greene Ganache exterior color review

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Little Greene Ganache reviews (6 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Little Greene Ganache undertones?

Ganache is a deep, muted brown with a clear warm orange-brown character and moderate softness rather than strong saturation. Within its brown base, it shows a relative reddish and yellow-brown bias, so it is likely to read warmer than a neutral chocolate or grey-brown. Warm artificial light may bring out its orange-red warmth, while cooler daylight can make the brown appear a little less warm and more subdued.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#5D463A

RGB code:

93, 70, 58

Is Little Greene Ganache cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 21°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

345 Ganache HSL code: 21, 23%, 30%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Ganache

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Ganache:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

345
Ganache

318
Scullery

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Ganache with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Little Greene Bone China Blue and James.

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