Alaea vs Peacock Plume
Alaea and Peacock Plume come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alaea belongs to the pink family and Peacock Plume to the blue-grey family. The 15-point LRV gap — 28 for Peacock Plume vs 12 for Alaea — means Peacock Plume will open up a space more effectively. Where Alaea leans warm, Peacock Plume reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.6 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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Alaea vs Peacock Plume Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alaea on one side and Peacock Plume 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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