Link Gray vs Paper
Link Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Link Gray reads as grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 21, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 68-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 43.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Link Gray vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Link Gray 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.
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 Link Gray would.
Color Details
Link Gray vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Link Gray 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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