Genesis White vs Paper

Genesis WhiteBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 5.5Noticeable difference

Where Genesis White belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Genesis White belongs to the blue-green family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Genesis White (LRV 77), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Genesis White vs Paper in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Genesis White and Paper are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Genesis White would.

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Color Details

Genesis White
Benjamin Moore · 2134-70
Hex#E1E4E3
LRV76.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2134-70
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Genesis White vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Genesis White 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 Genesis White comparisons

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

White Dove
Genesis White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Genesis White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Genesis White reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Genesis White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Genesis White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Genesis White reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Genesis White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Genesis White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Genesis White reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Genesis White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Genesis White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Genesis White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Genesis White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Genesis White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Genesis White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Genesis White reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Genesis White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Genesis White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Genesis White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Genesis White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Genesis White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Genesis White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Genesis White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Genesis White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Genesis White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Genesis White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Senses
Genesis White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Genesis White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Genesis White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Genesis White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Genesis White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Genesis White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Genesis White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Genesis White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Genesis White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Genesis White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Genesis White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Genesis White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Genesis White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Genesis White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Passageway
Genesis White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Genesis White is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Genesis White
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Genesis White is the lighter choice