PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs Benjamin MooreSwiss Coffee
Why this comparison. Two famous warm whites — BM’s Swiss Coffee is creamier, Alabaster more neutral.
Alabaster and Swiss Coffee are very close (ΔE 3.69). 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
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-45
Swiss Coffee
#EEE7D4 · LRV 84
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.69
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Swiss Coffee 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 84) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | Swiss Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7008 | OC-45 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #EEE7D4 |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 238, 231, 212 |
| LRV | 82 | 84 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | White | White |
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
Benjamin Moore 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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