# Paper

Source: https://design.ritchiebros.com/components/surfaces/paper/

Paper is a low-level surface that gives content a background, elevation, and border radius. Use it as the foundation for building custom surfaces when a card is more structure than you need.

## Figma

The Figma reference for **Paper** will appear here once the design link is added.

## Storybook

Interactive examples for **Paper** will render here once the Storybook link is wired in.

## Best practices

- Use paper as a plain surface primitive; reach for a card when you need its built-in structure and conventions.
- Apply elevation intentionally to signal hierarchy, not decoration.
- Keep elevation consistent for surfaces at the same level.

## Related components

- [Card](https://design.ritchiebros.com/components/surfaces/card/)
- [Box](https://design.ritchiebros.com/components/layout/box/)