Grey white vs Alabaster
Where Grey white belongs to RAL Classic's range, Alabaster is a Sherwin-Williams color. Grey white reads as greige-grey, while Alabaster reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alabaster (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Grey white (LRV 67), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey white vs Alabaster in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Grey white and Alabaster are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Alabaster reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Grey white.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Alabaster reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Grey white.
Color Details
Grey white vs Alabaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey white on one side and Alabaster on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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