First Light and Alabaster: the documented difference
First Light has an LRV of 75.86; Benjamin Moore Alabaster OC-129 is 85.08. The difference is 9.22 points, with Alabaster returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. First Light is a light pink that can carry a room gently without being mistaken for a standard white. Benjamin Moore Alabaster OC-129 is a pink-tinged white, distinct from Sherwin-Williams Alabaster.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| First Light | Benjamin Moore 2102-70 | 75.86 |
| Alabaster | Benjamin Moore OC-129 | 85.08 |
The choice beside walnut and ivory linen
Walnut gives the pale color a grounded edge, while ivory linen offers a softer comparison than bright white paper.
Set up both candidates with walnut and ivory linen. Use equal-sized boards with the intended finishes and place them in the same orientation. Do not put one directly beside a window and leave the other in shadow. A difference that follows the position rather than the board is a lighting observation, not evidence that the formula changed.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
The alternative Elephant Pink has an LRV of 81.46. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice.
Use dark wood to give the pink a boundary, then decide whether bright white trim is too abrupt. Assess First Light and Alabaster alone as well as side by side. The unchosen board will not remain in the finished room, and a preference created only by that neighbor may not survive its removal. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70. The recorded LRV is 75.86. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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