Whiskey Jack vs Papyrus white

Whiskey JackCloverdale PaintvsPapyrus whiteRAL ClassicΔE 3.9Noticeable difference

Whiskey Jack is a Cloverdale Paint color while Papyrus white comes from RAL Classic. Whiskey Jack reads as greige-grey, while Papyrus white reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 59 vs 56, Papyrus white will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Whiskey Jack vs Papyrus white in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Whiskey Jack 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.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Whiskey JackWhiskey Jack EX246 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Papyrus whiteRAL Classic Papyrus white 9018 bedroom

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Color Details

Whiskey Jack
Cloverdale Paint · EX246
Hex#C8C5B9
LRV55.7
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberEX246
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Papyrus white
RAL Classic · RAL 9018
Hex#C8CBC4
LRV58.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 9018
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Whiskey Jack vs Papyrus white Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whiskey Jack on one side and Papyrus white 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 Whiskey Jack comparisons

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

White Dove
Whiskey Jack
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Whiskey Jack
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Whiskey Jack
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Whiskey Jack
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Whiskey Jack reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Whiskey Jack
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Whiskey Jack
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Whiskey Jack reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Whiskey Jack
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Whiskey Jack
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Whiskey Jack
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Whiskey Jack
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Whiskey Jack
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Whiskey Jack
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Whiskey Jack reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Whiskey Jack
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Whiskey Jack
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Black grey
Whiskey Jack
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Piazza
Whiskey Jack
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Whiskey Jack
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Whiskey Jack
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Whiskey Jack reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Whiskey Jack
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Whiskey Jack reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Whiskey Jack
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Whiskey Jack
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Whiskey Jack
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Whiskey Jack
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Whiskey Jack
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Whiskey Jack
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Whiskey Jack reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Whiskey Jack
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Whiskey Jack reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Whiskey Jack
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Whiskey Jack
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Whiskey Jack
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Whiskey Jack
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Whiskey Jack is the lighter choice