Ginger Root vs Simply White paint color comparison

Ginger Root vs Simply White

Ginger RootBenjamin MoorevsSimply WhiteBenjamin MooreΔE 39.1 — Very different colors

Ginger Root and Simply White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Ginger Root reads as beige, while Simply White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 50-point LRV gap — 90 for Simply White vs 39 for Ginger Root — means Simply White will open up a space more effectively. Where Ginger Root leans warm, Simply White reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ginger Root
Benjamin Moore · CC-274
LRV39.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-274
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Simply White
Benjamin Moore · OC-117
LRV89.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-117
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ginger Root vs Simply White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ginger Root on one side and Simply White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.