Abyss vs Alpaca Wool
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Abyss belongs to the blue family and Alpaca Wool to the beige family. Abyss (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Alpaca Wool (LRV 66), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.9, 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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Abyss vs Alpaca Wool Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abyss on one side and Alpaca Wool 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.
More Abyss comparisons
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