Alabaster vs Light ivory
Where Alabaster belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Light ivory is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Light ivory (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Alabaster (LRV 60), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alabaster vs Light ivory in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Alabaster and Light ivory are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Light ivory reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Alabaster vs Light ivory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alabaster on one side and Light ivory 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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