Alabaster and Creamy: the documented difference
Alabaster has an LRV of 82; Sherwin-Williams Creamy SW-7012 is 81. The difference is 1 points, with Alabaster returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. Alabaster SW-7008 offers a softer white direction without the pronounced yellow description attached to Creamy. Creamy has a yellow undertone within a light white paint.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | Sherwin-Williams SW-7008 | 82 |
| Creamy | Sherwin-Williams SW-7012 | 81 |
The choice beside ivory curtains and oak furniture
Ivory curtains are a large neighboring surface, so choosing trim from a small bright chip alone can misrepresent the finished balance.
Set up both candidates with ivory curtains and oak furniture. Use equal-sized boards with the intended finishes and place them in the same orientation. Do not put one directly beside a window and leave the other in shadow. A difference that follows the position rather than the board is a lighting observation, not evidence that the formula changed.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
The alternative Greek Villa has an LRV of 84.
Approve the wall and trim together; a softer wall white can be intentional even when it is not the brightest surface. Assess Alabaster and Creamy alone as well as side by side. The unchosen board will not remain in the finished room, and a preference created only by that neighbor may not survive its removal. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster SW-7008. The recorded LRV is 82. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
This guide reviews published color information and proposes practical sample checks. It does not claim first-hand paint testing or customer-review scores. Sherwin-Williams does not sponsor or endorse this site. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Confirm the color in a physical sample and select the coating for the actual surface and finish.