Alaea vs Cosmetic Blush

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Alaea reads as pink, while Cosmetic Blush reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cosmetic Blush (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Alaea (LRV 12), a difference of 70 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 52.5, 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.