Chelsea Gray vs Paper
Chelsea Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Chelsea Gray reads as grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 65-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 23 for Chelsea Gray — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 40.3 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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Chelsea Gray vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chelsea Gray 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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