Vivid White vs Paper
Where Vivid White belongs to Dulux's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Vivid White reads as white-yellow, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Vivid White (LRV 93) reflects noticeably more light than Paper (LRV 88), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Vivid White vs Paper in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Vivid 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.
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 brightness difference is modest but present — Vivid White gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Vivid White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Vivid White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Vivid White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Vivid White vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vivid 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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