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Alaea

12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Alaea 7579 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #81585B, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strawberry Shade from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Alaea Technical Profile

HEX Code#81585B
RGB129, 88, 91
LRV12.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Alaea in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Alaea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAlaea
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyStrawberry Shade

Strawberry Shade

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Australian Shiraz

Kilz

Nearly identical

Chocolate Cherry

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Natural Copper

Behr

Very similar

In a Maroon Mood

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Old Burgundy

PPG

Very similar

Flowering Chestnut

Hirshfield's

Very similar

In the Red

Valspar

Very similar

Eating Room Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Alaea

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Alaea

#81585B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9E826E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Alaea

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

So Merlot

Complement

Tropical Oasis

Alaea Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laudable Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Alaea.

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Aged Wine

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River Rouge

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Cobble Brown

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#7A6455

Cordial

Sherwin-Williams · 6306

#864C52

Tanbark

Sherwin-Williams · 6061

#896656

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

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Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

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#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

#825E57

Alaea — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Alaea have?
Alaea by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alaea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alaea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alaea are Strawberry Shade by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Love Affair by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Australian Shiraz by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Alaea's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Alaea?
Alaea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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