Alabaster
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Alabaster remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#F2EFE8
LRV
85.08
Alabaster in Real Rooms
Alabaster has a high LRV of 85.08 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, house, misc and living room.
5 Bedroom Photos
Alabaster creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom walls in Alabaster create serene, restful sleeping environments.
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Bedroom walls painted Alabaster complement soft furnishings and natural light.
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Bedroom surfaces in Alabaster provide tranquil, minimalist design backdrops.
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Bedroom walls in Alabaster enhance the calming atmosphere of rest spaces.
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Walls painted Alabaster establish clean, cohesive looks in master bedrooms.
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2 House Photos
Alabaster on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
House exterior in Alabaster creates pristine, timeless curb appeal.
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Exterior walls finished in Alabaster brighten traditional home facades.
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6 Misc Photos
See how Alabaster is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Painted dresser in Alabaster creates a soft, neutral focal point.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Alabaster creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Hallway walls in Alabaster enhance brightness and spaciousness.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 85 vs 21, Alabaster is decisively the brighter choice.
Alabaster reads slightly lighter (LRV 85 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Complementary Colors
At LRV 85 vs 24, Alabaster is decisively the brighter choice.
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.
Darker Colors
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 71), opening up a space where Hushed Hue encloses it.
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 70), opening up a space where Wind's Breath encloses it.
