Inukshuk vs Paper

InukshukBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 17.1Distinct difference

Inukshuk is a Benjamin Moore color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 88 vs 55, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 17.1, 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.

Color Details

Inukshuk
Benjamin Moore · CC-460
Hex#CDC4B5
LRV54.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-460
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Inukshuk vs Paper Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Inukshuk
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Inukshuk
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Inukshuk
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Inukshuk
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Inukshuk
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Inukshuk reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Inukshuk
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Inukshuk
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Inukshuk
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Inukshuk
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Inukshuk
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Inukshuk
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Inukshuk
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Inukshuk reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Inukshuk
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Inukshuk
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Black grey
Inukshuk
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Piazza
Inukshuk
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Inukshuk
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Inukshuk
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Inukshuk reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Inukshuk
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Inukshuk reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Inukshuk
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Inukshuk
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Inukshuk
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Inukshuk
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Inukshuk
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Inukshuk
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Inukshuk reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Inukshuk
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Inukshuk reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Inukshuk
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Inukshuk
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Inukshuk
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Inukshuk is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Inukshuk
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Inukshuk reads slightly lighter