S 2005-Y20R vs Paper
Where S 2005-Y20R belongs to NCS's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y20R (LRV 55), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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S 2005-Y20R vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-Y20R 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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