Rainsong vs Paper
Where Rainsong belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Rainsong belongs to the blue family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Rainsong (LRV 78), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rainsong vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Rainsong and Paper are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rainsong would.
Color Details
Rainsong vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainsong 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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