PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAlabastervs Sherwin-WilliamsWhite Duck
Why this comparison. White Duck adds visible greige; Alabaster stays closer to true white.
Alabaster and White Duck are very close (ΔE 2.86). 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
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7010
White Duck
#E5DFD2 · LRV 74
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.86
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
8
Alabaster is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Alabaster: yellow / warm
White Duck: red-orange / warm
White Duck: red-orange / warm
Alabaster is slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 74, 8-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alabaster | White Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7008 | SW 7010 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #E5DFD2 |
| RGB | 237, 234, 224 | 229, 223, 210 |
| LRV | 82 | 74 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | White | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ALABASTER
Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK WHITE DUCK
Sherwin-Williams White Duck
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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