What 82 tells you about Alabaster
The published LRV of Sherwin-Williams Alabaster SW-7008 is 82. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. Alabaster SW-7008 offers a softer white direction without the pronounced yellow description attached to Creamy.
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.
Read the narrow edge between Alabaster and the existing white from several steps away. Repeat with Greek Villa in that same position. The question is whether the wall needs a barely visible transition or an obvious boundary; a high LRV can support either result depending on its neighbor.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
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. Alabaster SW-7008 is a warm white with a restrained rather than stark appearance. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Approve the wall and trim together; a softer wall white can be intentional even when it is not the brightest surface. Do not read LRV 82 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment 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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