Paper White vs White Mist

Paper WhiteBenjamin MoorevsWhite MistDuluxΔE 2.6Subtle difference

Paper White is a Benjamin Moore color while White Mist comes from Dulux. Paper White reads as green-grey, while White Mist reads as greige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 82 vs 74, White Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Paper White's green character against White Mist's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Paper White vs White Mist in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Paper White and White Mist 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

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. White Mist has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — White Mist gives the walls a little more lift.

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — White Mist gives the walls a little more lift.

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — White Mist gives the walls a little more lift.

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Color Details

Paper White
Benjamin Moore · OC-55
Hex#E0E2DC
LRV74.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-55
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
White Mist
Dulux · 30BB 83/001
Hex#E8E8E4
LRV82.0
BrandDulux
Number30BB 83/001
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Paper White vs White Mist Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Paper White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Paper White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Paper White reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Paper White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Paper White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Paper White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Paper White reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Paper White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Paper White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Paper White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Paper White reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Paper White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Paper White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Paper White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Paper White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Paper White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Paper White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Paper White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Paper White reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Paper White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Paper White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Paper White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Paper White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Paper White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Paper White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Paper White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Paper White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Paper White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Paper White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Paper White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Paper White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Paper White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Paper White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Paper White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Paper White is the lighter choice

Senses
Paper White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Paper White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Paper White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Paper White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Paper White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Paper White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Paper White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Paper White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Paper White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Paper White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Paper White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Paper White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Paper White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Paper White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Paper White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Paper White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Paper White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Paper White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Paper White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Paper White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Paper White is the lighter choice