Alloy vs Radiant Dawn

Alloy and Radiant Dawn come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Alloy reads as grey, while Radiant Dawn reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 50-point LRV gap — 75 for Radiant Dawn vs 25 for Alloy — means Radiant Dawn will open up a space more effectively. Where Alloy leans neutral, Radiant Dawn reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.4 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.