SHERWIN WILLIAMS 7008 COLOR OF THE YEAR

I love sharing Sherwin Williams color of the year!  This year, is all about white – Sherwin Williams 7008 Alabaster.  There are endless possibilities with this color.  Sherwin Williams knows the right time to introduce this color.  People are crazy about white right now.

Sherwin Williams SW 7008 Alabaster

Sherwin Williams Alabaster is a great paint color for walls, trim, doors, cabinets, ceilings and floors. It also makes a fabulous exterior color. I have an example in my most popular Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors post and it looks amazing on cabinets. I share examples in this best Sherwin Williams white for cabinets.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to this color. Alabaster is timeless and transitional and has a warm undertone, making it a cozier feeling white. Here are photo examples by Sherwin Williams of this versatile color.

Sherwin Williams 7008 Living Room

“Alabaster represents a straightforward and necessary shift to mindfulness. It provides an oasis of calmness, spirituality and ‘less is more’ visual relief. Alabaster is neither stark nor overly warm, but rather an understated and alluring white.”
Jackie Jordan, Sherwin Williams director of color marketing.

One thing that makes this color so great is its crisp and clean appearance.  It is also an easy color to decorate with because it matches everything; however, using it intentionally is essential.  

For example, if you love contrast then white is perfect to pull off that look but if you are a lover of neutrals, then alabaster might be just the ticket to keep it from becoming mundane.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster Bedroom

Talk about a timeless color that matches everything and every style.  If your goal is to make a room look larger, then Alabaster is the color for you.  Soft and pleasant are the tranquil words to describe it!

SW7008 can be used anywhere.  It's great for trim, walls, and ceilings.  And you can get away with using it altogether.  It's perfect for a refreshing spa look, tasty kitchen design, elegant dining room, relaxing living room, and much more.  

If you are challenged by color selection, then worry no more because Alabaster is an easy pick.

SW 7008 Bathroom

Final Thoughts

What do you think about SW 7008 Alabaster, and where are you thinking of using this color?  Remember me saying there are so many possibilities with this paint color? If you need more images of Alabaster to help you make a decision, check out my Sherwin Williams Alabaster white post.

Please share your thoughts and if you have used a color similar to this.  I would love to hear all about it.

Happy Decorating!

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