Alabaster
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Alabaster (7008) is a standout White in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 105 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#EDEAE0
LRV
82.22
Alabaster's Color Strip
Alabaster is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pure White and Westhighland White. The strip spans from Pure White at the lightest end to On The Rocks at the deepest. Browsing strip 255 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Alabaster in Real Rooms
Alabaster has a high LRV of 82.22 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, exterior, front door, house, kitchen cabinets and misc.
23 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Alabaster. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Alabaster SW 7008 living room
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22 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Alabaster suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
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3 Kitchen Photos
Using Alabaster in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Sherwin Williams Alabaster kitchen
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Kitchen
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Sw Alabaster Kitchen
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26 Bathroom Photos
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.
White bathroom in Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
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6 Home Office Photos
For those who spend their day on camera, Alabaster is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
SW 7008 home office inspiration
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1 Exterior Photo
Alabaster exterior color review
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6 Front Door Photos
A front door in Alabaster is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
White front door with Alabaster SW 7008
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8 House Photos
Using Alabaster on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Slate Roof And Wet Pavement Charm
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7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Alabaster adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Butcher Block Warmth Meets Alabaster Cabinets
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3 Misc Photos
Alabaster shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Alabaster Review
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Review
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Sherwin Williams Alabaster Review
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