PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs BehrSwiss Coffee
Why this comparison. Behr’s best-selling white against SW’s — the big-box vs paint-store soft white question.
Alabaster and Swiss Coffee are very close (ΔE 3.55). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7008
Alabaster
#EDEAE0 · LRV 82
Undertone: yellow / warm
BEHR · 12
Swiss Coffee
#EBE4D2 · LRV 80
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.55
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Alabaster is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Swiss Coffee: red-orange / warm
Swiss Coffee: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (82 vs 80) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | Swiss Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Behr |
| SKU | SW 7008 | 12 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #EBE4D2 |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 235, 228, 210 |
| LRV | 82 | 80 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | White | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ALABASTER
Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK SWISS COFFEE
Behr Swiss Coffee
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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