Chalk vs Paper

Tikkurila
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Tikkurila

Both from Tikkurila's palette. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Chalk (LRV 81), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 3.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room.

Chalk 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 3.0Subtle difference

Color Details

Chalk
Tikkurila · F484
Hex#ebeae3
LRV81.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberF484
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Chalk vs Paper in Real Spaces

Chalk 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

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 brightness difference is modest but present — Paper gives the walls a little more lift.

Chalk
Tikkurila Chalk F484 living room

@villa_valkea

Paper
Tikkurila Paper F497 living room day mood

@harmaamaja

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