Alabaster vs Hiking Trail
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Alabaster (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Hiking Trail (LRV 26), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Alabaster runs yellow while Hiking Trail is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Alabaster vs Hiking Trail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alabaster on one side and Hiking Trail on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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