Nouvelle White vs Paper
Nouvelle White (Sherwin-Williams) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Nouvelle White belongs to the grey-white family and Paper to the beige-greige family. The 16-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 72 for Nouvelle White — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Nouvelle White vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nouvelle White 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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