San Mateo Beaches vs Paper
San Mateo Beaches (Benjamin Moore) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, San Mateo Beaches belongs to the beige family and Paper to the beige-greige family. The 12-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 76 for San Mateo Beaches — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 18.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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San Mateo Beaches vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Mateo Beaches 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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