Almond Beige vs Paper

Almond BeigeBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 42.2Very different colors

Where Almond Beige belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Almond Beige reads as pink, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Almond Beige (LRV 25), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Almond Beige
Benjamin Moore · 2101-40
Hex#A57F75
LRV25.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2101-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Almond Beige vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Almond Beige 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 Almond Beige comparisons

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

White Dove
Almond Beige
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Almond Beige
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Almond Beige
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Almond Beige reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Almond Beige
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Almond Beige
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Almond Beige
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Almond Beige
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Almond Beige
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Almond Beige
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Almond Beige
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Almond Beige
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Almond Beige reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Almond Beige
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Almond Beige
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Almond Beige reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Almond Beige
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Almond Beige
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Almond Beige reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Almond Beige
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Almond Beige
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Almond Beige
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Almond Beige
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Almond Beige
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Almond Beige reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Almond Beige
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Almond Beige
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Almond Beige reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Almond Beige
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Almond Beige
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Almond Beige reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Almond Beige
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Almond Beige
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Almond Beige
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Almond Beige
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Almond Beige
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Almond Beige reads slightly lighter

RAL 180-1
Almond Beige
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter