K492 vs Paper

Both are Tikkurila colors. At LRV 88 vs 49, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 39-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 20.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

K492 vs Paper Color Comparison

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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 20.3 — Distinct difference

Color Details

K492

Tikkurila · K492

Hex#B3BDC1

LRV49.4

BrandTikkurila

NumberK492

Undertone—

Temperature—

Brightnessmedium

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Paper

Tikkurila · F497

Hex#F2F2ED

LRV88.4

BrandTikkurila

NumberF497

Undertone—

Temperature—

Brightnesslight

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K492 vs Paper in Real Spaces

Seeing K492 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. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Paper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than K492 would.

K492 vs Paper

K492 vs Paper Color Comparison

Color Details

K492 vs Paper in Real Spaces

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