Alabaster vs Brown

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Alabaster reads as beige-greige, while Brown reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 9, Alabaster will read as the brighter of the two — a 76-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Alabaster's yellow character against Brown's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 62.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.