Alabaster vs Blue Bauble
Alabaster and Blue Bauble come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Alabaster reads as beige-greige, while Blue Bauble reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 82 for Alabaster vs 66 for Blue Bauble — means Alabaster will open up a space more effectively. Where Alabaster leans warm, Blue Bauble reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.8 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.
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Alabaster vs Blue Bauble Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alabaster on one side and Blue Bauble 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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