Papyrus White 9018 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #D7D7D7, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rocky Mountain Mist from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D7D7D7 · 9018
Papyrus White
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Papyrus White Technical Profile
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Papyrus White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Papyrus White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALPapyrus White
Nearly identical
ValsparRocky Mountain Mist
Rocky Mountain Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
White City
Behr
Nearly identical
White Palace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Porpoise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peregrine
PPG
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Papyrus White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Papyrus White
#D7D7D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Papyrus White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Papyrus White Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Papyrus White.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Papyrus White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Papyrus White have?
Papyrus White by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Papyrus White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Papyrus White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papyrus White are Rocky Mountain Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lilac Cream by Kilz (a near-identical match), White City by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Papyrus White'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 Papyrus White?
Papyrus White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Papyrus White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.