What Alabaster OC-129 actually brings to the palette
Benjamin Moore Alabaster OC-129 is a pink-tinged white, distinct from Sherwin-Williams Alabaster. The Alabaster OC-129 manufacturer reference supplies the color identity and published specifications.
Alabaster OC-129 has a pink-white identity that should not inherit the warm-white advice written for SW-7008.
Use Benjamin Moore and the complete code OC-129 when ordering a sample. The working question is two Alabasters, two different color decisions. A broad family name cannot settle the relationship with pink-beige stone and ivory fabric.
Before ordering boards, organize Alabaster and alternatives such as Alabaster with the comparison chips on paintcolorvisualizer.com. Keep the brands and codes attached to the shortlist, then compare physical samples beside pink-beige stone and ivory fabric.
Digital reference · LRV 85.08
Digital reference · LRV 82
Digital reference · LRV 75.86
Alabaster, Alabaster or First Light?
Alabaster has an LRV of 85.08; Sherwin-Williams Alabaster SW-7008 is 82. The difference is 3.08 points, with Alabaster returning more light under the reference measurement.
Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70 provides another reference at LRV 75.86. These are separate colors to compare, not promised formula matches. Keep the samples at equal size and orientation, then cover each alternative in turn so the preferred paint is also judged alone.
The color reference at Coloraw Alabaster OC-129 can help organize the undertone questions for Alabaster. For this review, the practical check is the relationship with pink-beige stone and ivory fabric; the digital reference does not replace that material comparison.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | Benjamin Moore OC-129 | 85.08 |
| Alabaster | Sherwin-Williams SW-7008 | 82 |
| First Light | Benjamin Moore 2102-70 | 75.86 |
Two Alabasters, two different color decisions
Benjamin Moore Alabaster OC-129 is a pink-tinged white, distinct from Sherwin-Williams Alabaster. The useful starting point for this review is pink-beige stone and ivory fabric. This is a proposal for assessing the color, not a claim that it has been tested in your home.
Specify OC-129 on the sample and judge its pink note; do not transfer advice about SW-7008.
Plan how much of the room should carry Alabaster with Paintuma Paint Color Visualizer, keeping pink-beige stone and ivory fabric visible in the scene. Compare the main wall, trim and cabinet areas before buying samples, and use the physical boards to approve the color.
A palette with Alabaster in a defined role
The manufacturer's coordinating suggestions include Calm OC-22, Baked Terra Cotta 1202 and Garlic Bulb 2112-70. These are separate named colors to sample, not interchangeable formulas. For the material direction considered here—pink-beige stone and ivory fabric—choose which surface each candidate would occupy before deciding that the whole set belongs in the room.
Choose the main painted surface before assigning trim and accent colors. In the pink-beige stone and ivory fabric direction, let the largest fixed surface set the constraint. Compare unequal sample areas that reflect the intended room, rather than assuming three equal paint chips describe the finished balance.
LRV 85.08: the light question for Alabaster
At LRV 85.08, Alabaster is highly reflective relative to the midtones in this guide. That does not make a shaded wall self-illuminating. The more revealing comparison is often the boundary with another white: a small color difference can be visible even when both surfaces are very light.
Check the window wall, a shaded return and the room under its usual lamps. Keep pink-beige stone and ivory fabric together as you move the sample. Record which relationship changes; a different phone exposure is not evidence that the paint will behave differently.
Where to test Alabaster before repeating it
Start with the room where pink-beige stone and ivory fabric is most important to the design. On cabinets, place a board under the countertop overhang; in a bedroom, inspect it with the bedside lamps; in a living room, read the wall from the entrance with the main upholstery visible.
At LRV 85.08, Alabaster is highly reflective relative to the midtones in this guide. That does not make a shaded wall self-illuminating. The more revealing comparison is often the boundary with another white: a small color difference can be visible even when both surfaces are very light. If the principal room passes, repeat the check at connecting doorways before adopting one color throughout the house. Different floors and factory whites may require a related palette rather than identical walls.
Keep the color identity on the specification
Benjamin Moore Alabaster OC-129 is a pink-tinged white, distinct from Sherwin-Williams Alabaster.
Record Benjamin Moore, Alabaster and OC-129 together. A shared name, similar screen values or the same LRV does not establish an interchangeable paint formula. Approve the authentic sample and the intended coating rather than relying on shorthand on the purchase list.
The final sample decision for Alabaster
Specify OC-129 on the sample and judge its pink note; do not transfer advice about SW-7008.
Label the board Benjamin Moore Alabaster OC-129, apply and dry it according to the product directions, and approve it in the intended finish. Keep the failed condition in your notes as well as the successful view. Color choice does not specify cabinet preparation, bathroom suitability or an exterior coating system. The paint color visualizer roundup compares tools for planning the painted areas before the physical trial.
Sources & notes
This guide reviews published color information and proposes practical sample checks. It does not claim first-hand paint testing or customer-review scores. Benjamin Moore 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.