Behr Basin Blue vs. Sherwin Williams Alabaster

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Behr M470-2 leans towards blue hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 7008 is yellow.
Behr M470-2 and Sherwin Williams SW 7008 differ significantly in saturation. Behr M470-2 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Behr M470-2 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Basin Blue vs. Sherwin Williams Alabaster

Technical color comparison for Behr Basin Blue and Sherwin Williams Alabaster
Behr Basin Blue	Sherwin Williams Alabaster
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
188°blue	46°yellow
Saturation
44%	27%less saturated
Lightness?
81%	90%lighter
LRV?
65.46	82.00looks lighter
CIE L?
86.085	92.677looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
15.157
Temperature
Cool	Warm

Preview Basin Blue and Alabaster side by side in different rooms

M470-2Basin Blue

Behr

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SW 7008Alabaster

Sherwin Williams

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.