Astronomical vs Paper
Astronomical is a Behr color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Astronomical belongs to the grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. At LRV 88 vs 7, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 81-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 63.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Astronomical vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Astronomical and Paper in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Astronomical would.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Astronomical would.
Color Details
Astronomical vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Astronomical 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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