Paper Lantern vs Take Five
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Paper Lantern belongs to the beige family and Take Five to the blue family. Paper Lantern (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Take Five (LRV 56), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Paper Lantern runs warm while Take Five is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.6, 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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Paper Lantern vs Take Five Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Lantern on one side and Take Five 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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