PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsWesthighland Whitevs Sherwin-WilliamsAlabaster
Why this comparison. Westhighland White is the warmer, sunnier sibling on SW’s white strip.
Westhighland White and Alabaster are very close (ΔE 3.28). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7566
Westhighland White
#EDE7D5 · LRV 80
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7008
Alabaster
#EDEAE0 · LRV 82
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.28
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Alabaster is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Westhighland White: red-orange / warm
Alabaster: yellow / warm
Alabaster: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (80 vs 82) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Westhighland White | Alabaster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7566 | SW 7008 |
| Hex | #EDE7D5 | #EDEAE0 |
| RGB | 237, 231, 213 | 237, 234, 224 |
| LRV | 80 | 82 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK WESTHIGHLAND WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Westhighland 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.
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