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
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.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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