Alaea
At first glance, Alaea belongs to the red family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#81585BLRV
12.39
Alaea's Color Strip
Alaea is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 276 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Alaea in Rooms
Follow Alaea from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Misc Photos
Across 2 misc images, Alaea (7579) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Furniture painted in warm Alaea adds depth and character to the room.
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A dresser finished in Alaea showcases this rich, earthy tone perfectly.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 12, White Duck is decisively the brighter choice.
Irish Cream reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 12, White Duck is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rambling Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 12, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 12, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Rose Brocade reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Audrey's Blush reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
Rambling Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Alaea the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep, earthy red draws its warmth from russet and terracotta undertones, evoking the rich volcanic soil of ancient landscapes. Perfect for creating intimate, grounding spaces like dining rooms or studies, it pairs beautifully with warm metals and natural wood.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.