Baker's Dozen vs Paper

Baker's DozenBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 37.4Very different colors

Baker's Dozen (Benjamin Moore) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Baker's Dozen reads as beige, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 50-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 38 for Baker's Dozen — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 37.4 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.

Color Details

Baker's Dozen
Benjamin Moore · 1216
Hex#CE9C7E
LRV38.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1216
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Baker's Dozen vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baker's Dozen 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 Baker's Dozen comparisons

See how Baker's Dozen stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Baker's Dozen
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Baker's Dozen
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Baker's Dozen
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Baker's Dozen is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Baker's Dozen
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Baker's Dozen
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Baker's Dozen reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Baker's Dozen
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Baker's Dozen
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Baker's Dozen
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Baker's Dozen reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Baker's Dozen
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Baker's Dozen
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Baker's Dozen
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Baker's Dozen is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Baker's Dozen
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Baker's Dozen reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Baker's Dozen
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Baker's Dozen is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Baker's Dozen
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Baker's Dozen reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Baker's Dozen
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Baker's Dozen is the lighter choice

Piazza
Baker's Dozen
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Baker's Dozen
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Baker's Dozen
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Baker's Dozen reads slightly lighter

Senses
Baker's Dozen
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Baker's Dozen
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Baker's Dozen is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Baker's Dozen
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Baker's Dozen
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Baker's Dozen reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Baker's Dozen
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Baker's Dozen reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Baker's Dozen
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Baker's Dozen is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Baker's Dozen
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Baker's Dozen
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Baker's Dozen reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Baker's Dozen
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Baker's Dozen
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Baker's Dozen
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Baker's Dozen reads noticeably lighter

RAL 180-1
Baker's Dozen
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter