Down vs Alabaster
Down is a Little Greene color while Alabaster comes from Sherwin-Williams. Down reads as beige, while Alabaster reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 80 and 82, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Down's red character against Alabaster's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.1, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Down vs Alabaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Down on one side and Alabaster 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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