Paper White vs Quartz grey

Paper WhiteBenjamin MoorevsQuartz greyRAL ClassicΔE 46.3Very different colors

Paper White (Benjamin Moore) and Quartz grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Paper White reads as green-grey, while Quartz grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 74 for Paper White vs 17 for Quartz grey — means Paper White will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 46.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Paper White vs Quartz grey in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Paper White and Quartz grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Paper White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paper WhiteBenjamin Moore OC-55 modern kitchen inspiration

@tracyfisherstudio

Quartz greyRAL Classic Quartz grey 7039 kitchen backsplash

@yavuzcamdigital

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Paper White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paper WhiteBenjamin Moore Paper White modern kitchen cabinets paint

@hudsonblaudesigns

Quartz greyRAL Classic 7039 kitchen cabinets inspiration

@comfort_mebel_taraz

Color Details

Paper White
Benjamin Moore · OC-55
Hex#E0E2DC
LRV74.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-55
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Quartz grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7039
Hex#6B665E
LRV16.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7039
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Paper White vs Quartz grey Simulated Comparison

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