Smokey Taupe vs Papyrus white
Where Smokey Taupe belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Papyrus white is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Smokey Taupe belongs to the beige-greige family and Papyrus white to the green-grey family. Papyrus white (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Smokey Taupe (LRV 55), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Smokey Taupe vs Papyrus white in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Smokey Taupe and Papyrus 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Papyrus white reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Smokey Taupe vs Papyrus white Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smokey Taupe on one side and Papyrus 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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