White Mocha vs Paper

White MochaBehrvsPaperTikkurilaΔE 10.1Distinct difference

White Mocha (Behr) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, White Mocha belongs to the beige-white family and Paper to the beige-greige family. The 16-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 73 for White Mocha — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

White Mocha vs Paper in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing White Mocha 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.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Paper returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

White MochaBehr White Mocha exterior paint

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PaperTikkurila Paper F497 house garage interior

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Color Details

White Mocha
Behr · OR-W11
Hex#e7dccc
LRV72.5
BrandBehr
NumberOR-W11
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

White Mocha vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Mocha 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 White Mocha comparisons

See how White Mocha stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
White Mocha
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
White Mocha
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
White Mocha
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
White Mocha
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
White Mocha
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Mizzle
White Mocha
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
White Mocha
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
White Mocha
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
White Mocha
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
White Mocha
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
White Mocha
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Pale Green
White Mocha
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
White Mocha
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Cement grey
White Mocha
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Black grey
White Mocha
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Piazza
White Mocha
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
White Mocha
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
White Mocha
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Senses
White Mocha
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
White Mocha
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
White Mocha
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
White Mocha
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
White Mocha
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
White Mocha
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
White Mocha
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
White Mocha
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

White Mocha is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
White Mocha
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
White Mocha
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Passageway
White Mocha
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

White Mocha is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
White Mocha
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter