Alabaster vs Lightning Storm

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Alabaster reads as beige-greige, while Lightning Storm reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alabaster (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Lightning Storm (LRV 80), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 31.7, 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.