RAL 160-2 vs Paper
RAL 160-2 is a RAL Effect color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. RAL 160-2 reads as white, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 78, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 160-2 vs Paper in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. RAL 160-2 and Paper are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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 Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 160-2 would.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 160-2 would.
Color Details
RAL 160-2 vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 160-2 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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