PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs Benjamin MooreWhite Dove
Why this comparison. The two best-selling warm whites in America; highest cross-brand white query.
Alabaster and White Dove are very close (ΔE 2.02). 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-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.02
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
White Dove is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Alabaster: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove is slightly lighter (LRV 85 vs 82, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | White Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7008 | OC-17 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #F0EFE2 |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 240, 239, 226 |
| LRV | 82 | 85 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / 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 WHITE DOVE
Benjamin Moore White Dove
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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