Western Reserve vs Paper
Where Western Reserve belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Western Reserve belongs to the greige-grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Western Reserve (LRV 36), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.2, 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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Western Reserve vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Western Reserve 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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