SW white (walls) on white (trim) for a warm neutral palette

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We have a whole house with painted trim in Alabaster. It's not in the budget to change (and I actually like the color). I am looking for warm neutral compliments for the walls. There are two rooms that will be painted Alabaster on the walls but I need some subtle contrast with a few other rooms.

Alabaster is 82 (LRV) and I am hoping to find options that are in the 65-75 LRV range.

Others have suggested Heron Plume (which is close to 50% of Agreeable Gray) or Neutral Ground.

Going for subtle shifts in the color from room to room - ultimately 3-4 warm neutrals with nothing exceeding 50 LRV.

I will test any recommendations because we have a few bright rooms and the color can shift.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
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First I will say I have never used LVR to decide wall coolr in any space . I use my eyes if I like the color in the space that is all that amtters. I woudl never use SW alabaster for trim but now you have it. So IMO use that same color everyhwere ina matte finish for the walls The spaces not seen toghether can be something different and if bedrooms they can even have different trim. I much prefer a crisp white for trim or else the wall color in semi gloss. Maybe share some pics of your sapces you migt get some good ideas that you have not considered for wall color.
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I have accessible beige in my kitchen. My cabinets are alabaster and they complement each other well. LRV is 58. Very bright in my west exposure kitchen.
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