Excalibur Gray vs Paper
Excalibur Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Excalibur Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. At LRV 88 vs 41, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 47-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 26.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Excalibur Gray vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Excalibur 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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