PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPure Whitevs Sherwin-WilliamsAlabaster
Why this comparison. The trim white decision facing every SW homeowner.
Pure White and Alabaster are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.89). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7005
Pure White
#EDECE6 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7008
Alabaster
#EDEAE0 · LRV 82
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.89
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Pure White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Pure White: yellow / warm
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Alabaster: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (84 vs 82) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pure White | Alabaster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7005 | SW 7008 |
| Hex | #EDECE6 | #EDEAE0 |
| RGB | 237, 236, 230 | 237, 234, 224 |
| LRV | 84 | 82 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK PURE WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Pure White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK ALABASTER
Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
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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