S 1005-R50B vs Paper
S 1005-R50B is a NCS color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, S 1005-R50B belongs to the grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. At LRV 88 vs 70, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.9, 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.
S 1005-R50B vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 1005-R50B 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 1005-R50B would.
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S 1005-R50B vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B 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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