Cloud White → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Cloud White (OC-130), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Cloud White
If you love Benjamin Moore Cloud White but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Cloud White (OC-130) is a very light white with warm yellow-cream undertones. A warm, creamy white similar to White Dove but with slightly more yellow warmth. Soft and inviting without being obviously yellow. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 87.35) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cloud White and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Sherwin Williams match for Cloud White. Alabaster (SW 7008) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Alabaster is the closest SW match. Both are warm, creamy whites. Very similar in practice.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Cloud White
Alabaster is the closest SW match. Both are warm, creamy whites. Very similar in practice.
| Cloud White | Alabaster | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 87.35 | 82 |
| Hex | #F3EEE4 | #EDEAE0 |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Cloud White has warm yellow-cream undertones. A warm, creamy white similar to White Dove but with slightly more yellow warmth. Soft and inviting without being obviously yellow.
Alabaster has warm cream undertones. A warm, creamy white that's one of the most popular paint colors in America. Not stark, not yellow, just comfortably warm.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Cloud White's warm yellow-cream quality may read differently than Alabaster's warm cream character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Cloud White in Your Room
Warmer than White Dove in south-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it reads as a pleasant warm off-white. A reliable warm white for any space.
Alabaster in Your Room
Looks warm and inviting in nearly every lighting condition. In very bright south-facing light, the cream undertone becomes more apparent. Under cool light, it reads as a soft neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Cloud White has an LRV of 87.35, while Alabaster has an LRV of 82. That means Cloud White reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Cloud White will make the space feel brighter and more open than Alabaster. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Cloud White
Benjamin Moore recommends Cloud White for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. With an LRV of 87.35, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Alabaster is recommended for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Alabaster in the same rooms you planned for Cloud White.
Cloud White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Cloud White (OC-130) is Alabaster (SW 7008) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Alabaster is the closest SW match. Both are warm, creamy whites. Very similar in practice. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Cloud White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 87.35. Alabaster is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 82. With a Delta E of 2.5, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.5, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.