Smooth White vs Papyrus white
Smooth White is a Jotun color while Papyrus white comes from RAL Classic. Smooth White reads as greige-grey, while Papyrus white reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 59 and 59, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.1, 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.
Smooth White vs Papyrus white in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Smooth White 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.
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Smooth White vs Papyrus white Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smooth White on one side and Papyrus white 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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