Alabaster SW 7008

Alabaster LRV and undertone

Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) has an LRV of 82, placing it in the light depth range. Light reflectance value measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At 82, Alabaster reflects a high proportion of light and can help walls appear brighter than lower-LRV colors. Its color family is white, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. This undertone means the white may appear warmer than a cooler white when the colors are viewed together.

Lighting can change that perceived warmth. Cooler north-facing daylight may emphasize the contrast between a warm white and cooler surfaces, while stronger south-facing light can make warm tones more apparent. When selecting trim, compare samples side by side rather than judging each white separately. A consistent sheen across adjacent surfaces can also help you evaluate their differences without introducing an additional finish variable.

Alabaster in other brands

Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45) has an LRV of 81.91 and ΔE 0.8, making it a near-identical measured match. Valspar Cream Delight (7002-14) has an LRV of 84.94 and ΔE 1.2, while Valspar Dove White (7002-7) has an LRV of 85.13 and ΔE 1.2. Both are very close by ΔE, although their higher LRVs indicate greater measured light reflectance. Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17), with an LRV of 83.16 and ΔE 1.2, is another very close option.

Behr Swiss Coffee (12) has an LRV of 84.0 and ΔE 1.4, also placing it in the very-close range. ΔE describes the measured difference between two colors: below 1 is near-identical, while 1 to 2 is very close. Even small differences can become noticeable beside trim or cabinetry, so test samples under the lighting used in the finished room.

Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) has an LRV of 84, two points above Alabaster. It is a slightly lighter alternative by reflectance. Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566), with an LRV of 86, reflects more light and may suit spaces where a brighter wall or trim color is the goal. Compare both against existing white surfaces to determine whether the increased reflectance creates the contrast you want.

For a darker option, Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has an LRV of 77, five points below Alabaster. Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) has an LRV of 83, one point higher, so it is not a darker alternative by this measure. Pearly White may suit areas where a white with less reflectance is preferred. Sample each candidate beside flooring and trim, because surrounding colors influence how differences in brightness and undertone appear.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Alabaster.