Candle Light vs Paper

Candle LightBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 12.4Distinct difference

Where Candle Light belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Candle Light belongs to the beige family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Candle Light (LRV 77), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.4, 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

Candle Light
Benjamin Moore · 099
Hex#F6E0CC
LRV76.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number099
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Candle Light vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Candle Light 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 Candle Light comparisons

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

White Dove
Candle Light
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Candle Light
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Candle Light reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Candle Light
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Candle Light
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Candle Light reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Candle Light
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Candle Light
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Candle Light reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Candle Light
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Candle Light reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Candle Light
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Candle Light
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Candle Light reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Candle Light
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Candle Light reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Candle Light
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Candle Light
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Candle Light
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Candle Light
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Black grey
Candle Light
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Piazza
Candle Light
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Candle Light reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Candle Light
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Candle Light reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Candle Light
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Senses
Candle Light
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Candle Light
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Candle Light
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Candle Light reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Candle Light
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Candle Light
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Candle Light
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Candle Light
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Candle Light is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Candle Light
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Candle Light is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Candle Light
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Candle Light reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Candle Light
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Passageway
Candle Light
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Candle Light is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Candle Light
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Candle Light is the lighter choice