As beauty editors, we think one of the most fun and underrated ways to get into the spirit of the season is by choosing a trendy, timely manicure. But we’re not talking about any old holiday manicure—we’re specifically talking about chic, understated ones. Bonus points if they have a cute, coined name that makes them feel extra special and of the moment (we’ve been obsessing over garnet, chiffon, and marshmallow nails as of late).

Recently, though, we’ve been fixating on a specific nail color that, in our opinion, is one of the most sophisticated selections for the holiday season. We’re calling it “gingerbread”—a light-to-medium brown color that, ideally, has a subtle reddish-orange undertone, just like the classic cookie. It’s warm, melty, and molasses-colored, making it a perfect choice for the holiday season (even though it’s often passed over for other, more obvious nail colors like red and burgundy). Ahead, see eight examples of gingerbread nails. Then, shop a selection of our favorite shades.

Let’s start with a simple (yet undeniably chic) gingerbread-colored manicure. The warm undertone and glossy finish give fresh-baked cookies in the best way.

This melty shade reminds me of the molasses-rich dough I make every year.

For a modern take, paint thin white lines across each nail. Funnily enough, it evokes the icing-filled connections of a well-constructed gingerbread house.

The iconic glazed donut manicure becomes even more holiday-appropriate when you put a gingerbread twist on it. This manicure, from none other than Hailey Bieber’s nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, is worthy of booking a salon appointment.

This sparkling French mani is so festive. It looks like sugar-encrusted gingerbread.