ColorplanAlabaster vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams Alabaster SW 7008 compared with Sherwin-Williams Pure White SW 7005
Alabaster and Pure White are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.6 · Nearly identical
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Alabaster | Pure White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | SW 7008 | SW 7005 |
| LRV | 83 | 83 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #EEEBE0 | #EDEBE1 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between Alabaster and Pure White?
Alabaster and Pure White are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Alabaster or Pure White?
They have the same LRV (83), so they're equally light.
How does Alabaster compare to Pure White in a north-facing room?
Alabaster's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms. Pure White may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.