Gray Lake vs Paper
Gray Lake is a Benjamin Moore color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Gray Lake belongs to the green-grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. At LRV 88 vs 79, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gray Lake vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Gray Lake 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.
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Gray Lake vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Lake 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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