Ginger Sugar vs Paper
Where Ginger Sugar belongs to Behr's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Ginger Sugar (LRV 70), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ginger Sugar vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ginger Sugar and Paper are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ginger Sugar.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ginger Sugar.
Color Details
Ginger Sugar vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ginger Sugar on one side and Paper on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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