Paper
We've categorized Paper as a bright and airy paint color 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 32 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#F2F2ED
LRV
88.39
Paper in Real Rooms
Paper has a high LRV of 88.39 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
3 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Paper with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Tikkurila Paper F497 bedroom
@harmaamaja
Tikkurila Paper F497 living room with door to the bedroom
@harmaamaja
Tikkurila Paper F497 bedroom
@harmaamaja
9 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Paper takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Tikkurila Paper F497 living room day mood
@harmaamaja
5 House Photos
Using Paper on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Tikkurila Paper F497 house garage interior
@harmaamaja
Tikkurila Paper F497 house interior with TV
@harmaamaja
Tikkurila Paper F497 house interior with orange sofa
@harmaamaja
Tikkurila Paper F497 house interior wide
@harmaamaja
Tikkurila Paper F497 house interior walls
@themalkiainen
2 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, Paper adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Tikkurila Paper F497 kitchen
@kotikodesign
Tikkurila Paper F497 kitchen
@saaristonkuoressa
13 Misc Photos
Paper shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Tikkurila Paper F497 minimalist interior
@tositalo