Refresh vs Paper
Refresh (Sherwin-Williams) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Refresh reads as blue, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 59 for Refresh — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 23.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Refresh vs Paper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Refresh 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.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Paper returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Refresh vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refresh 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.
More Refresh comparisons
See how Refresh stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
