Alpaca vs Liberty Blue

Alpaca and Liberty Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Alpaca reads as greige-grey, while Liberty Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The NaN-point LRV gap — NaN for Liberty Blue vs 57 for Alpaca — means Liberty Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Alpaca leans warm, Liberty Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 76.5 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.