PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs Sherwin-WilliamsCreamy
Why this comparison. Creamy is noticeably yellower; Alabaster reads white where Creamy reads cream.
Alabaster and Creamy are close but distinct (ΔE 5.98). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7008
Alabaster
#EDEAE0 · LRV 82
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7012
Creamy
#EDE3CA · LRV 81
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.98
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Alabaster is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Creamy: red-orange / warm
Creamy: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (82 vs 81) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | Creamy |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7008 | SW 7012 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #EDE3CA |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 237, 227, 202 |
| LRV | 82 | 81 |
| 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 CREAMY
Sherwin-Williams Creamy
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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