PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs PPG / GliddenDelicate White
Why this comparison. PPG’s bright default white against SW’s soft icon — not as close as people assume.
Alabaster and Delicate White are very close (ΔE 3.41). 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
PPG / GLIDDEN · 1001-1
Delicate White
#F1F2EE · LRV 88
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.41
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
6
Delicate White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Delicate White: near-white
Delicate White: near-white
Delicate White is slightly lighter (LRV 88 vs 82, 6-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | Delicate White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | PPG / Glidden |
| SKU | SW 7008 | 1001-1 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #F1F2EE |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 241, 242, 238 |
| LRV | 82 | 88 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | near-white |
| 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 DELICATE WHITE
PPG / Glidden Delicate White
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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