Paper White vs White Wisp paint color comparison

Paper White vs White Wisp

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Paper White reads as green-grey, while White Wisp reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 74, White Wisp will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.1, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Paper White
Benjamin Moore · 1590
LRV74.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1590
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
White Wisp
Benjamin Moore · 2137-70
LRV78.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2137-70
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Paper White vs White Wisp Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper White on one side and White Wisp 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.