Papyrus white vs Classic Silver

RAL Classic
·
Behr

Papyrus white is a RAL Classic color while Classic Silver comes from Behr. At LRV 59 vs 48, Papyrus white will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Papyrus white vs Classic Silver 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 6.4Noticeable difference

Color Details

Papyrus white
RAL Classic · RAL 9018
Hex#C8CBC4
LRV58.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 9018
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Papyrus white
Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
View Classic Silver

Papyrus white vs Classic Silver in Real Spaces

Papyrus white and Classic Silver are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Papyrus white will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Classic Silver would.

Papyrus white
RAL Classic Papyrus white RAL 9018 bedroom

@ilsalvaspazio

Classic Silver
Behr Classic Silver bedroom paint review

@yogicindyd

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Papyrus white will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Classic Silver would.

Papyrus white
RAL Classic Papyrus white kitchen cabinets

@chamelecoat

Classic Silver
Behr PPU18-11 kitchen cabinets

@armortoughcoatingsofficial

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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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Papyrus white
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