Ionic Ivory vs Paper
Where Ionic Ivory belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Ionic Ivory reads as beige-yellow, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Ionic Ivory (LRV 74), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.1, 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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Ionic Ivory vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ionic Ivory 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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