Alpaca Wool vs Whirlwind

Both from PPG's palette. Alpaca Wool reads as beige, while Whirlwind reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alpaca Wool (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Whirlwind (LRV 53), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.6, 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.