Alaea vs Lagoon

Alaea and Lagoon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alaea belongs to the pink family and Lagoon to the blue family. The 8-point LRV gap — 20 for Lagoon vs 12 for Alaea — means Lagoon will open up a space more effectively. Where Alaea leans warm, Lagoon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.5 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.