Violet Jewel vs Paper
Where Violet Jewel belongs to Dulux's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Violet Jewel belongs to the grey-purple family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Violet Jewel (LRV 74), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.7 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.
Violet Jewel vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Violet Jewel 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Violet Jewel.
Color Details
Violet Jewel vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violet Jewel 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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