Hidden Valley vs Paper

Hidden ValleyBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 56.4Very different colors

Hidden Valley (Benjamin Moore) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hidden Valley reads as beige, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 76-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 13 for Hidden Valley — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 56.4 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.

Color Details

Hidden Valley
Benjamin Moore · 1134
Hex#825E46
LRV12.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1134
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Hidden Valley vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley comparisons

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

White Dove
Hidden Valley
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hidden Valley
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hidden Valley
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hidden Valley reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Hidden Valley
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Hidden Valley
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Hidden Valley
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Hidden Valley
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Hidden Valley
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Hidden Valley
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Hidden Valley
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Hidden Valley
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Hidden Valley reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hidden Valley
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Hidden Valley
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Hidden Valley
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Hidden Valley
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Hidden Valley
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Hidden Valley
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Hidden Valley
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Hidden Valley
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Hidden Valley
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Hidden Valley
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Hidden Valley
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Hidden Valley
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Hidden Valley
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Hidden Valley
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Hidden Valley
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hidden Valley
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Hidden Valley
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hidden Valley reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Hidden Valley
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Hidden Valley
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Hidden Valley vs Paper Paint Color Comparison