Alpaca Wool vs Shining Armor

Alpaca Wool and Shining Armor come from the same PPG collection. Alpaca Wool reads as beige, while Shining Armor reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 66 for Alpaca Wool vs 26 for Shining Armor — means Alpaca Wool will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 31.4 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.