Fresh Eucalyptus vs Paper

Fresh EucalyptusSherwin-WilliamsvsPaperTikkurilaΔE 21.3Distinct difference

Fresh Eucalyptus is a Sherwin-Williams color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Fresh Eucalyptus reads as green-grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 48, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 21.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Fresh Eucalyptus vs Paper in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Fresh Eucalyptus and Paper in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Paper returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Fresh Eucalyptus
Sherwin-Williams · 9658
Hex#ADBCB4
LRV48.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9658
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Fresh Eucalyptus vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Eucalyptus on one side and Paper on the other.

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.

More Fresh Eucalyptus comparisons

See how Fresh Eucalyptus stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Fresh Eucalyptus
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Fresh Eucalyptus
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Fresh Eucalyptus
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Fresh Eucalyptus
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Fresh Eucalyptus
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Fresh Eucalyptus
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Fresh Eucalyptus
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Fresh Eucalyptus
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Fresh Eucalyptus
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Fresh Eucalyptus
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Fresh Eucalyptus
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Fresh Eucalyptus
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Fresh Eucalyptus
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Fresh Eucalyptus
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Fresh Eucalyptus
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Piazza
Fresh Eucalyptus
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Fresh Eucalyptus
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Fresh Eucalyptus
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Fresh Eucalyptus
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Fresh Eucalyptus reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Fresh Eucalyptus
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Fresh Eucalyptus
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Fresh Eucalyptus
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Fresh Eucalyptus
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Fresh Eucalyptus
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Fresh Eucalyptus
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Fresh Eucalyptus
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Fresh Eucalyptus reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Fresh Eucalyptus
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Fresh Eucalyptus
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Fresh Eucalyptus
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Fresh Eucalyptus is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Fresh Eucalyptus
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Nearly identical in tone