Ginger Sugar MQ3-18 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBD7CD, estimated 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.
Behr · #DBD7CD · MQ3-18
Ginger Sugar
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ginger Sugar Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBD7CD
RGB219, 215, 205
Estimated LRV68.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Ginger Sugar
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Balboa Mist
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#DBD7CD
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Silent Smoke
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#DBD7CE
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Foggy Skies
Kilz
#DAD7CD
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Shady
Dunn-Edwards
#DBD6CB
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Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
#D8D4CA
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Winter Walk
Sherwin-Williams
#D8D5CC
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Slush
Valspar
#DED9D0
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Polished
Hirshfield's
#DED8CE
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Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
#DFD9D2
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Colors That Work With Ginger Sugar
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ginger Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Sugar are Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silent Smoke by PPG (a close digital match), Foggy Skies by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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