Alabaster vs Barely Pear
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Alabaster belongs to the beige-greige family and Barely Pear to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (82 vs 83), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Alabaster vs Barely Pear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alabaster on one side and Barely Pear 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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