Evening in Paris vs Paper

Evening in ParisBehrvsPaperTikkurilaΔE NaNVery different colors

Evening in Paris is a Behr color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Evening in Paris reads as blue-grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 28, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 60-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE NaN, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Evening in Paris
Behr
Hex#938f9f
LRV28.0
BrandBehr
Number
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Evening in Paris vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evening in Paris on one side and Paper 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.

More Evening in Paris comparisons

See how Evening in Paris stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Evening in Paris
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Evening in Paris
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Evening in Paris
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Evening in Paris reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Evening in Paris
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Evening in Paris
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Evening in Paris
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Evening in Paris
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Evening in Paris
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Evening in Paris
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Evening in Paris
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Evening in Paris
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Evening in Paris reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Evening in Paris
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Evening in Paris
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Evening in Paris reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Evening in Paris
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Evening in Paris reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Evening in Paris
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Evening in Paris reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Evening in Paris
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Evening in Paris
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Evening in Paris
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Evening in Paris
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Evening in Paris
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Evening in Paris is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Evening in Paris
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Evening in Paris
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Evening in Paris reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Evening in Paris
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Evening in Paris
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Evening in Paris reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Evening in Paris
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Evening in Paris
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Evening in Paris
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Evening in Paris
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Evening in Paris
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Evening in Paris reads noticeably lighter

RAL 180-1
Evening in Paris
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter