Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876) records 86.53% LRV and 94.8 L*_HK lightness (#F2EFE8, RGB 242/239/232). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.5, a*=-0.21, b*=3.73, C*=3.74, h°=93.2°) place 876 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Alabaster (876) are Behr Fuji Snow (T11-13, ΔE=0.51) and Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, ΔE=1.01).
Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876, #F2EFE8) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Alabaster (876) | #F2EFE8 | 86.53% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Fuji Snow (T11-13) | #F1EFE8 | 86% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Silk Pillow (PWN-15) | #F3F0EA | 87% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Arcade White (SW 7100) | #F3EEE7 | 86.08% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.01 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Pure White (SW 7005) | #EDECE6 | 83.77% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.20 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for 876: Fuji Snow (T11-13) delivers identical 86% reflectance to 876 with matched C*=3.65 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for 876: Silk Pillow (PWN-15) delivers identical 87% reflectance to 876 with matched C*=3.25 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for 876: Nano White (HDC-MD-06) delivers identical 87% reflectance to 876 with -0.59 softer C*=3.15 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.01 equivalent for 876: Arcade White (SW 7100) delivers identical 86.08% reflectance to 876 with matched C*=4 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for 876: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Alabaster (876) with -0.64 softer C*=3.1 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for 876: Snowbound (SW 7004) delivers -4 LRV points deeper than Alabaster (876) with -0.96 softer C*=2.78 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alabaster (#F2EFE8, LRV 86.53%).
Alabaster (876, b*=3.73) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 876 (#F2EFE8)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 876 (2700K shifts to #FFE7C5)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 876 (Alabaster) reflects 86.53% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876) registers J'=95.4, a'=-0.66, and b'=2.74 with HSL (42°, 28%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.8 L*_HK. Because 876 carries a*=-0.21 red-green and b*=3.73 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.74, Alabaster projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 876 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alabaster (876) holds its native #FAEDDE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 876 adapts to #FFECD5; at 3500K halogen, Alabaster transitions to #FFEACE; at 3000K residential LED, 876 warms to #FFE9C9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alabaster (876) settles at #FFE7C5.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876, #F2EFE8), Behr Fuji Snow (T11-13, #F1EFE8, LRV 86%) scores ΔE2000=0.51 and CAM16=0.39, followed by Silk Pillow (PWN-15, ΔE=0.53). In Sherwin-Williams, Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) achieves ΔE2000=1.01 ahead of Pure White (SW 7005, ΔE=1.2). Coordinate 876 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Lilac Hush (CSP-490) hallways, and Smoke Embers (1466) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 86.53% (#F2EFE8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.8 L*_HK.
At 86.53% reflectance, Alabaster (876) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (42°, 28%, 93%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.5, a*=-0.21, b*=3.73) classifies Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.74 chroma and h°=93.2° hue.
Pair Alabaster (876) with North & East Windows for 876 (86.53% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 876 (#F2EFE8). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 876 shifts from #F2EFE8 toward #FFE7C5.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876, #F2EFE8) are Behr Fuji Snow (T11-13, #F1EFE8) at ΔE2000=0.51 and Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7) at ΔE2000=1.01.
Both T11-13 and SW 7100 matches are verified against Alabaster (876) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Alabaster (876, LRV 86.53%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Alabaster (876) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.