PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs Sherwin-WilliamsShoji White
Why this comparison. Shoji White is the greige-leaning white, Alabaster the cleaner one — a classic walls-vs-trim pairing question.
Alabaster and Shoji White are close but distinct (ΔE 5.89). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7008
Alabaster
#EDEAE0 · LRV 82
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7042
Shoji White
#E1DAC4 · LRV 74
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.89
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
8
Alabaster is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Shoji White: yellow / warm
Shoji White: yellow / warm
Alabaster is slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 74, 8-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | Shoji White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7008 | SW 7042 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #E1DAC4 |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 225, 218, 196 |
| LRV | 82 | 74 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ALABASTER
Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK SHOJI WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Shoji White
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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