S 3030-Y30R vs Paper
Where S 3030-Y30R belongs to NCS's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, S 3030-Y30R belongs to the beige family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 45.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 3030-Y30R vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing S 3030-Y30R and Paper in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 S 3030-Y30R.
Color Details
S 3030-Y30R vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3030-Y30R 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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