Alabaster
We've categorized Alabaster as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#DEC8AA
LRV
59.74
Alabaster's Color Strip
Alabaster is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cornbread and Tapestry. The strip spans from Sienna at the lightest end to Ochre at the deepest. Strip Artisan18 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Alabaster in Real Rooms
Alabaster has a high LRV of 59.74 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Alabaster and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Alabaster in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Alabaster reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Alabaster in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Alabaster fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Alabaster in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Alabaster adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Alabaster is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Alabaster on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Alabaster in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Alabaster provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Alabaster keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Alabaster anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Alabaster brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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