Paper White
We've categorized Paper White as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 26 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#E0E2DC
LRV
74.41
Paper White in Real Rooms
Paper White has a high LRV of 74.41 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, misc and kitchen.
3 Bedroom Photos
To use Paper White in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls in Paper White create a serene sleeping environment.
@repaige_
Modern bedroom features Paper White OC-55 for calming elegance.
@isgreenwich
Soft bedroom walls in Paper White establish a peaceful retreat.
@livinglife.themomway
6 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Paper White and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom walls in Paper White offer clean, spa-like simplicity.
@rhodeislandhome
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Paper White cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets painted Paper White provide classic, versatile storage.
@hudsonblaudesigns
12 Living Room Photos
Choosing Paper White for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room walls in Paper White allow furnishings to take center stage.
@paintez_saltlakecity
2 Misc Photos
Note how Paper White is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Neutral wall treatment in Paper White provides versatile backdrop.
@carolinesrdh
Nursery walls in Paper White provide gentle backdrop for baby's room.
@benjaminmoore.langley
2 Kitchen Photos
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Paper White provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Kitchen walls in Paper White OC-55 brighten meal preparation areas.
@tracyfisherstudio
Kitchen cabinetry and walls in Paper White create unified design.
@paintez_saltlakecity
Coordinating Colors
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 46), opening up a space where Salisbury Green encloses it.
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 43), opening up a space where Slate Blue encloses it.
White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 74), opening up a space where Paper White encloses it.
White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (78 vs 74) makes White Wisp the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 74 vs 9, Paper White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 55, Paper White is decisively the brighter choice.
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Royale encloses it.
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 13), opening up a space where Darkest Grape encloses it.
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 8), opening up a space where Blackberry Wine encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 26, Paper White is decisively the brighter choice.
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Lilac encloses it.
Lighter Colors
White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (82 vs 74) makes White Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 87 vs 74, Super White is decisively the brighter choice.
White Wisp reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (74 vs 71) makes Paper White the marginally brighter of the two.
Paper White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 74 vs 50, Paper White is decisively the brighter choice.
Paper White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 55), opening up a space where Sagebrush encloses it.