Smart White vs Paper
Where Smart White belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Smart White belongs to the beige-pink family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Smart White (LRV 72), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Smart White vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smart 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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