Alabaster vs Black Knight

Alabaster and Black Knight come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Alabaster belongs to the beige-greige family and Black Knight to the blue-grey family. The 80-point LRV gap — 85 for Alabaster vs 5 for Black Knight — means Alabaster will open up a space more effectively. Where Alabaster leans yellow, Black Knight reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 73.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.