Canvas vs Paper

Tikkurila
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Tikkurila

Canvas and Paper come from the same Tikkurila collection. The 11-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 78 for Canvas — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.

Canvas vs Paper Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 5.4Noticeable difference

Color Details

Canvas
Tikkurila · G485
Hex#E9E4DB
LRV77.8
BrandTikkurila
NumberG485
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Canvas vs Paper in Real Spaces

Canvas and Paper are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Canvas.

Canvas
Tikkurila Canvas G485 living room

@silkkiijasisustusta

Paper
Tikkurila Paper F497 living room day mood

@harmaamaja

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