Alabaster vs Island Sunset
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Alabaster belongs to the beige-greige family and Island Sunset to the pink family. Alabaster (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Island Sunset (LRV 44), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Alabaster runs yellow while Island Sunset is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.7, 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 Island Sunset Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alabaster on one side and Island Sunset 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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