The decision for this particular color
Alabaster can be considered for kitchen cabinets if its color and depth suit the space; the first design question is soft white walls with enough separation from trim. Alabaster SW-7008 offers a softer white direction without the pronounced yellow description attached to Creamy.
Why the ivory curtains and oak furniture relationship matters
Ivory curtains are a large neighboring surface, so choosing trim from a small bright chip alone can misrepresent the finished balance.
Alabaster has an LRV of 82; Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa SW-7551 is 84. The difference is 2 points, with Greek Villa returning more light under the reference measurement.
Put the countertop and lower door together
Fit the Alabaster sample against the countertop and the existing appliance or cabinet white. Check the long horizontal joint as well as a corner. Close whites can disagree across a full cabinet run even when separate chips look similar, so approve that boundary before considering hardware.
Color approval and cabinet performance are separate
Approve the wall and trim together; a softer wall white can be intentional even when it is not the brightest surface. The coordinating color options covers that related choice.
Select a coating intended for the actual cabinet surface and follow its preparation, priming and cure instructions. The SW-7008 color code does not establish adhesion, stain resistance or cleaning performance. Approve the intended sheen on a sample door; reflections on a finished cabinet can differ from those on a flat wall board. The wood-floor pairing guide covers that related choice. 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.
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