Alabaster vs Rosedale paint color comparison

Alabaster vs Rosedale

AlabasterBenjamin MoorevsRosedaleBenjamin MooreΔE 32.9 — Very different colors

Alabaster and Rosedale come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Alabaster belongs to the beige-greige family and Rosedale to the beige-pink family. The 50-point LRV gap — 85 for Alabaster vs 35 for Rosedale — means Alabaster will open up a space more effectively. Where Alabaster leans yellow, Rosedale reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.9 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.

Color Details

Alabaster
Benjamin Moore · OC-129
LRV85.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-129
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Rosedale
Benjamin Moore · 1180
LRV35.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1180
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Alabaster vs Rosedale Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alabaster on one side and Rosedale on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.