Papyrus white vs Deco Grey 1923
Papyrus white is a RAL Classic color while Deco Grey 1923 comes from Tikkurila. Papyrus white reads as green-grey, while Deco Grey 1923 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 59 and 58, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Papyrus white vs Deco Grey 1923 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Papyrus white on one side and Deco Grey 1923 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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