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Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008): closest Benjamin Moore matches

Published values: hex #EDEAE0, LRV 82.215. See Alabaster on the Sherwin-Williams site

Computed match, not an official equivalent. We compare the digital color values each brand publishes using CIEDE2000 Delta E (lower is closer). Paint looks different on screens and in different light, so always check a physical sample on your wall before you buy.

Top 3 Benjamin Moore matches

ColorHexLRVDelta Evs Alabaster
Dune White
968 (also listed as CC-70)
#ECEAE080.180.50
Practically identical
Darker (LRV 80.18 vs 82.215)
Glacier White
OC-37
#ECEAE080.180.50
Practically identical
Darker (LRV 80.18 vs 82.215)
Swiss Coffee
OC-45
#EEECE181.910.83
Practically identical
About the same lightness (LRV)

Delta E closeness labels are our own rule of thumb, explained on the method page.

Compare samples before you buy

Alabaster sample (Sherwin-Williams site) Dune White sample (Benjamin Moore site) Peel-and-stick samples: coming soon

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FAQ

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Alabaster?

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Benjamin Moore color is Dune White (968), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.50 (practically identical). The next closest are Glacier White (OC-37, Delta E 0.50) and Swiss Coffee (OC-45, Delta E 0.83).

What is the LRV of Alabaster?

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 82.215 for Alabaster (SW 7008). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Dune White has a published LRV of 80.18.

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Alabaster?

Sherwin-Williams publishes Alabaster (SW 7008) as hex #EDEAE0. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

How should I check whether the match works for me?

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.

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