Paper Mache vs Paper
Where Paper Mache belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Paper Mache reads as beige-yellow, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Paper Mache (LRV 85), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Paper Mache vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Mache 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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