Boulder Creek vs Paper

PPG
·
Tikkurila

Boulder Creek (PPG) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. The 46-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 42 for Boulder Creek — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 24.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Boulder Creek vs Paper Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 24.5Distinct difference

Color Details

Boulder Creek
PPG · PPG0999-3
Hex#b2aea3
LRV42.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0999-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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