Basalt grey vs Paper
Where Basalt grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Basalt grey belongs to the grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Basalt grey (LRV 14), a difference of 74 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 56.5, 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.
Basalt grey vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Basalt grey 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Basalt grey.
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Basalt grey vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basalt grey 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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