White Down vs Paper
Where White Down belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, White Down belongs to the beige-white family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than White Down (LRV 77), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.8 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.
White Down vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. White Down and Paper 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 Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than White Down would.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than White Down.
Color Details
White Down vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Down 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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