# Behr Ginger Sugar

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ginger-sugar](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ginger-sugar)

Behr Ginger Sugar MQ3-18 is a pale, low-saturation neutral that sits between soft gray and muted beige. Its subtle yellow-beige cast keeps the color from feeling stark, while the high lightness gives walls a gently softened look. In bright daylight, Ginger Sugar can read as a quiet off-white with a faint gray undertone; warmer evening lighting brings out more of its creamy, sand-like character. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and open hallways where a light neutral is needed without the sharp contrast of pure white. Pair it with natural oak, linen upholstery, warm white trim, charcoal accents, or brushed brass for a grounded, lightly warm interior palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Ginger Sugar
- **Color code:** MQ3-18
- **HEX:** #dddace
- **RGB:** 221, 218, 206
- **LRV:** 69.64%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 48° Saturation: 6.79% Value: 86.67%
- **HSL:** hsl(48, 18, 84)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.36 Yellow: 6.79 Key: 13.33
- **YIQ:** Y: 217.529 I: 5.644 Q: -3.1
- **XYZ:** X: 66.028 Y: 69.972 Z: 68.403
- **CIE Lab:** L:86.983 a:-1.065 b:6.265
- **CIE Luv:** L:86.983 u:2.401 v:9.554
- **Decimal:** 14539470
- **Hunter Lab:** 83.649, -5.487, 10.07

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Glass Pebble](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-glass-pebble)
- [Behr Silver Drop](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-drop)
- [Behr Hazy Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hazy-trail)
- [Sherwin Williams Oat Milk](https://plan-home.com/color/oat-milk-sw-9501)
- [Behr Silver Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-ash)
- [Valspar US City Steam](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-city-steam)
- [Behr Campfire Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-campfire-ash)
- [Valspar US Salute](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-salute)
- [Benjamin Moore Wind's Breath](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winds-breath-oc-24)
- [Valspar US Barest Hush](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-barest-hush)
- [Benjamin Moore Light Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-light-pewter-1464)
- [Benjamin Moore Pale Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-oak-oc-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Halo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-halo-oc-46)
- [Sherwin Williams Nonchalant White](https://plan-home.com/color/nonchalant-white-sw-6161)
- [Benjamin Moore Fog Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fog-mist-oc-31)
- [Sherwin Williams Oyster White](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-white-sw-7637)
- [Behr Mission White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mission-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-mist-oc-30)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Roadster White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-roadster-white)
- [Behr Silver Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-ash)
- [Behr Painter'S White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-painters-white)
- [Behr Silver Drop](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-drop)
- [Behr Hazy Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hazy-trail)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Bonsai Pot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bonsai-pot)
- [Behr Organic Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-organic-field)
- [Behr Dune Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dune-grass)
- [Behr Seedling](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-seedling)
- [Behr Fortress Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortress-stone)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Little Theater](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-theater)
- [Behr Lap Of Luxury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lap-of-luxury)
- [Behr Secret Society](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-secret-society)
- [Behr Tranquil Pond](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tranquil-pond)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.