Alabaster vs Shoji White

Alabaster (SW 7008) and Shoji White (SW 7042) have a Delta E of 3 (close). The LRV difference is 8 points (Alabaster: 82, Shoji White: 74).

Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) is noticeably lighter and slightly cooler (less yellow) than Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042): LRV 82 vs 74.

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Color Difference (Delta E 2000)

3
Imperceptible (0)Very Different (20+)

These colors are close but the difference is noticeable when placed side by side.

PropertyAlabasterShoji White
BrandSherwin-WilliamsSherwin-Williams
CodeSW 7008SW 7042
Hex#EDEAE0#E6DFD3
RGB237, 234, 224230, 223, 211
LRV82 (Very Light)74 (Light)
UndertoneNeutralWarm
Temperaturewarmwarm
Familywhitewhite
InteriorYesYes
ExteriorYesYes

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