Barrister White vs Paper
Barrister White is a Dulux color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Barrister White reads as beige-white, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 80, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.1, 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.
Barrister White vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Barrister White 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Barrister White would.
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Barrister White vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barrister White 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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