PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs Sherwin-WilliamsSnowbound
Why this comparison. Both soft SW whites; Snowbound is cooler with a gray edge, Alabaster the creamier of the two.
Alabaster and Snowbound are visually nearly identical (ΔE 0.9). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7008
Alabaster
#EDEAE0 · LRV 82
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7004
Snowbound
#EAE8DD · LRV 83
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
0.9
imperceptible
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Snowbound is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Snowbound: yellow / warm
Snowbound: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (82 vs 83) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | Snowbound |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7008 | SW 7004 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #EAE8DD |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 234, 232, 221 |
| LRV | 82 | 83 |
| 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 SNOWBOUND
Sherwin-Williams Snowbound
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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