Nutshell vs Paper
Where Nutshell belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Nutshell belongs to the grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Nutshell (LRV 14), a difference of 74 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nutshell vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Nutshell 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.
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Nutshell vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutshell 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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