Paper White vs Super White
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Paper White reads as green-grey, while Super White reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Super White (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Paper White (LRV 74), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Paper White vs Super White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Paper White and Super White 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Super White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Paper White would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Super White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Paper White.
Color Details
Paper White vs Super White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper White on one side and Super White 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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