Ginger Sugar MQ3-18 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBD7CD, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balboa Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBD7CD · MQ3-18
Ginger Sugar
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ginger Sugar Technical Profile
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Ginger Sugar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ginger Sugar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGinger Sugar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBalboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silent Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shady
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter Walk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Slush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polished
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ginger Sugar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ginger Sugar
#DBD7CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ginger Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ginger Sugar Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ginger Sugar.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ginger Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ginger Sugar have?
Ginger Sugar by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ginger Sugar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Sugar are Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silent Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match), Foggy Skies by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger Sugar's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ginger Sugar?
Ginger Sugar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ginger Sugar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.