Alabaster → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Alabaster
If you love Sherwin Williams Alabaster but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Alabaster (SW 7008) is a very light white with 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. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 82) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Alabaster and every Behr 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 Behr match for Alabaster. Snowy Pine (PPU10-13) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Snowy Pine is a good Behr option. Similar warmth, though it can lean slightly greener.
Behr Matches for Alabaster
Snowy Pine is a good Behr option. Similar warmth, though it can lean slightly greener.
| Alabaster | Snowy Pine | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 82 | 83 |
| Hex | #EDEAE0 | #EFEADE |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
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.
Snowy Pine has warm cream undertones. A soft, warm off-white with cream undertones. Cozy without being noticeably yellow.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
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.
Snowy Pine in Your Room
Warm and inviting in most rooms. Under cool light, the cream settles into a pleasant neutral. A reliable warm white.
LRV and Brightness
Alabaster has an LRV of 82, while Snowy Pine has an LRV of 83. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Alabaster
Sherwin Williams recommends Alabaster for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. With an LRV of 82, 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.
Snowy Pine is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, trim, cabinets. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Snowy Pine in the same rooms you planned for Alabaster.
Alabaster in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Alabaster (SW 7008) is Snowy Pine (PPU10-13) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Snowy Pine is a good Behr option. Similar warmth, though it can lean slightly greener. 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. Alabaster is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 82. Snowy Pine is a Behr color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 83. 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.