Mandarin vs Paper
Mandarin is a Sherwin-Williams color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Mandarin reads as beige, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 38, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 73.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Mandarin vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mandarin 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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