Alyssum vs Peacock Plume
Alyssum and Peacock Plume come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alyssum belongs to the pink-red family and Peacock Plume to the blue-grey family. The 44-point LRV gap — 71 for Alyssum vs 28 for Peacock Plume — means Alyssum will open up a space more effectively. Where Alyssum leans warm, Peacock Plume reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alyssum vs Peacock Plume in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Alyssum and Peacock Plume in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Alyssum reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Peacock Plume.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Alyssum returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Alyssum returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Alyssum vs Peacock Plume Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alyssum 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.