Sharkskin vs Paper

PPG
·
Tikkurila

Sharkskin (PPG) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. The 48-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 40 for Sharkskin — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 26.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Sharkskin 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 26.2Very different colors

Color Details

Sharkskin
PPG · PPG1025-4
Hex#b1aa9c
LRV40.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1025-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Sharkskin
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Paper

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White Dove
Sharkskin
White Dove

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Ammonite
Sharkskin
Ammonite

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Iron Ore
Sharkskin
Iron Ore

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Purbeck Stone
Sharkskin
Purbeck Stone

Purbeck Stone reads lighter

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Evergreen Fog
Sharkskin
Evergreen Fog

Sharkskin reads lighter

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Mizzle
Sharkskin
Mizzle

Mizzle reads lighter

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Agreeable Gray
Sharkskin
Agreeable Gray

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Denim Drift
Sharkskin
Denim Drift

Sharkskin reads lighter

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Tranquil Dawn
Sharkskin
Tranquil Dawn

Tranquil Dawn reads lighter

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Balboa Mist
Sharkskin
Balboa Mist

Light vs dark contrast

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Vintage Vogue
Sharkskin
Vintage Vogue

Light vs dark contrast

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Pale Green
Sharkskin
Pale Green

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Pine Needle
Sharkskin
Pine Needle

Light vs dark contrast

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Cement grey
Sharkskin
Cement grey

Sharkskin reads lighter

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Black grey
Sharkskin
Black grey

Light vs dark contrast

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Piazza
Sharkskin
Piazza

Light vs dark contrast

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Humble Yellow
Sharkskin
Humble Yellow

Humble Yellow reads lighter

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Windmill Lane
Sharkskin
Windmill Lane

Sharkskin reads lighter

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Senses
Sharkskin
Senses

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Lamp Black
Sharkskin
Lamp Black

Light vs dark contrast

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Washed Linen
Sharkskin
Washed Linen

Washed Linen reads lighter

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Tea with Florence
Sharkskin
Tea with Florence

Light vs dark contrast

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Thames Fog
Sharkskin
Thames Fog

Sharkskin reads lighter

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Ocean Abyss
Sharkskin
Ocean Abyss

Light vs dark contrast

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Classic Silver
Sharkskin
Classic Silver

Classic Silver reads lighter

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Teton Blue
Sharkskin
Teton Blue

Sharkskin reads lighter

PPG vs Behr

RAL 110-2
Sharkskin
RAL 110-2

Light vs dark contrast

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RAL 110-1
Sharkskin
RAL 110-1

Light vs dark contrast

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Passageway
Sharkskin
Passageway

Light vs dark contrast

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RAL 180-1
Sharkskin
RAL 180-1

RAL 180-1 reads lighter

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