Alaea vs Tantalizing Teal

Alaea and Tantalizing Teal come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alaea belongs to the pink family and Tantalizing Teal to the blue family. The 48-point LRV gap — 61 for Tantalizing Teal vs 12 for Alaea — means Tantalizing Teal will open up a space more effectively. Where Alaea leans warm, Tantalizing Teal reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.8 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.