Cardboard vs Paper
Where Cardboard belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Cardboard reads as beige, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Cardboard (LRV 22), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 48.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Cardboard vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cardboard 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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