Mink Frost vs Paper

Valspar
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Tikkurila

Mink Frost (Valspar) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. The 18-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 70 for Mink Frost — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.

Mink Frost 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 8.7Noticeable difference

Color Details

Mink Frost
Valspar · V183
Hex#dfd9d2
LRV70.3
BrandValspar
NumberV183
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Mink Frost
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Paper

Mink Frost vs Paper in Real Spaces

Mink Frost 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 Mink Frost.

Mink Frost
Valspar Mink Frost living room inspiration

@barratts_thornbury_newbuild

Paper
Tikkurila Paper F497 living room day mood

@harmaamaja

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