April 2022
Color of The Month
Alabaster
SW 7008
Spring into a new season with this warm and welcoming neutral.
Looking for a fresh start? Alabaster’s bright and beautiful hue turns any room into a blank slate. Whether your style leans modern, minimal, or a blend of both, this versatile neutral can be the backdrop for everything.
Why We Love It
See how we brought Alabaster to life three different ways.
Fresh Starts
Let your artistic side flourish in a space that matches your creativity. A studio with white walls and sun-bleached colors is the ultimate blank canvas for self-expression to thrive. Keep the look light and airy with minimal touches to leave more space for letting the imagination run wild.
The Trend: Modern Boho
Get the Look: Natural Materials, Rounded Objects, Muted Colors
Dreaming Away
Ready to unwind? Using Alabaster in a space with texture on the wall adds a depth that makes you feel wrapped in comfort. Soften the brightness of white with a palette of muted colors and natural wood tones to keep the room grounded. This tonal balance of calming color creates the coziest place for rest and relaxation.
The Trend: Calming Hues
Get the Look: Warm Wood Tones, Organic Textures, Soft Knits
Comfortably Casual
An organic modern space gets its comfort by borrowing from different design styles for a look that lasts a lifetime. While Alabaster’s hue is the perfect choice for blending designs, you can still add an unexpected spin that creates roots for your room. Painting the trim and built-ins with a pastel color grounds the space and draws the eye up while adding a playful touch.
The Trend: Modern Organic
Get the Look: Pastel Ceramics, Modern Fixtures, Tonal Fabrics
Coordinating Colors
Want to learn more about Alabaster? Explore our Color of the Month to find additional inspiration and don’t forget to tag your Alabaster paint projects on social media with #SWColorLove for a chance to be featured in our gallery.
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I would very much like to know what the underlying tones are.
Thanks!
Hi Laura! Alabaster SW 7008 has a drop of yellow in it.
We have a tuscan style kitchen. A kitchen redesign is not in the budget for us. I want to try to update the room with paint. The cabinets are a soft yellow with a brown glaze. Our kitchen table and chairs are dark work. I would like to paint the room a color that would tone down the yellow. Any suggestions for a white or another neutral that will make the room feel less “yellow”?
Hi Melissa! We’d like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi
Love alabaster, painted my whole farmhouse inspired home with that color!
Hello, we are painting a 5,000 sq feet house in alabaster. What ceiling color would you recommend in the white family? Thank you so much!
Take a look at Extra White SW 7006
I am painting my exterior brick home alabaster. Can you suggest a trim color?
Hi Holly, If you want a crisp white, go with Extra White SW 7006. If you prefer something earthy and elegant, consider Urbane Bronze SW 7048.
We are remodeling and painting pretty much every room in Alabster 7008 duration eggshell. The den is currently wood panels that will be repainted. There are ceiling wooden beams that we are looking for the best color to accent with the alabaster. The room has a brick fireplace that we are looking to paint, as well. Any suggestions as to colors? We love shades of grey, and are considering using the same color for the beams, brick, and mantle. Any advice would be so welcomed!
Hello Annie,
Consider using one of the classic grays below in your den.
Painting the beams, mantel and fireplace the same gray is a really good idea. It would create a cohesive palette and make your space feel roomier and “pulled” together.
Look at:
Earl Grey SW 7660
Gray Clouds SW 7658
Tin Lizzie SW 9163
I am considering alabaster for my kitchen cabinets. What trim would go best with that?
Take a look at Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006.