Swirling Water vs Paper
Swirling Water (Behr) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Swirling Water belongs to the blue-white family and Paper to the beige-greige family. The 8-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 81 for Swirling Water — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of NaN puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Swirling Water vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Swirling Water 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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