Alabaster
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7008
Alabaster is a soft warm white with just enough body to avoid looking stark, and it was Sherwin-Williams' Color of the Year in 2016. It reads creamy without tipping into yellow, which makes it a go-to for walls, trim, cabinetry, and full exteriors, especially on modern farmhouse projects. Its closest competitor is Benjamin Moore's White Dove, which sits in nearly the same territory.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Dune White CC-70 (#ECEAE0) · Glacier White OC-37 (#ECEAE0) · Swiss Coffee OC-45 (#EEECE1)
Farrow & Ball: Au Lait No. CB9 (#EBE7DC) · Pointing No. 2003 (#F3EFE3) · Wimborne White No. 239 (#F4F2E7)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Cotton SW 9581 (#EEEBE1) · Greek Villa SW 7551 (#F0ECE2) · Cold Foam SW 9504 (#EFECE3)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Alabaster?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Alabaster SW 7008 is #EDEAE0. In RGB that is 237, 234, 224. Use these values to reproduce Alabaster in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Alabaster?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Alabaster is Dune White CC-70 (#ECEAE0). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Alabaster warm or cool?
Alabaster is a warm white. Its undertone is a soft, muted beige rather than yellow, so it warms a room without reading cream. At an LRV of approximately 82, it is bright but not glaring, and it holds its warmth in north-facing light where starker whites can turn gray. It pairs naturally with warm woods, brass, and other soft neutrals like Accessible Beige.
Why does Alabaster look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #EDEAE0 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Alabaster have?
Alabaster has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 82, meaning it reflects about 82% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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