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Paper Mache

85%LRV Value
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Paper Mache AF-25 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F1F1E4, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cumulus from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Paper Mache Technical Profile

HEX Code#F1F1E4
RGB241, 241, 228
LRV84.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Paper Mache in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Paper Mache in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MoorePaper Mache
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCumulus

Cumulus

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

YL-W5

Behr

Nearly identical

Sublime

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lemon Edge

Valspar

Nearly identical

Clear Yellow

PPG

Nearly identical

Spring Breeze

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sublime

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Bisque .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Tulle White

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Wimborne White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Paper Mache

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Paper Mache

#F1F1E4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Paper Mache

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

YL-W5

Complement

Whisper Violet

Paper Mache Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Aztec Yellow

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Indi Gogo

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Vintage Taupe

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Flurry

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Tint of Mint

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Snow on the Mountain

Benjamin Moore · 1513

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Snow Angel

Benjamin Moore · 841

#EBF1EA

Pink Bliss

Benjamin Moore · 2093-70

#F6EBE8

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

Grasshopper

Valspar · 6007-7B

#E8EDBC

Intoxication

Behr · PPU10-5

#A1AC4D

Eagle Rock

Behr · S-H-730

#46472D

Sugar Cookie

Dunn-Edwards · DE5450

#F2E2A4

Shallow Valley

Valspar · 6011-9

#868E48

Paper Mache — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Paper Mache have?
Paper Mache by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Paper Mache in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paper Mache from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paper Mache are Cumulus by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), YL-W5 by Behr (a near-identical match), White Smoke by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paper Mache's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Paper Mache?
Paper Mache has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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