Dewy vs Paper
Where Dewy belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Dewy belongs to the green family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Dewy (LRV 73), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dewy vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dewy 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dewy.
Color Details
Dewy vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dewy 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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