Behr Alabaster is a warm, creamy off-white paint color with subtle yellow undertones. This classic, inviting hue provides a soft and luminous backdrop, making it a highly popular choice for living rooms, kitchen cabinets, and exterior trim.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | BXC-62 |
| HEX Code | #e8e2d3 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 76 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Cream |
| Hidden Undertones | Yellow, Beige |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Living Rooms, Kitchens, Trims, Exteriors, Bedrooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Concept board: A soft creamy off-white tone showcased alongside wide-plank white oak flooring and unlacquered brass hardware accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, direct southern exposure
- Key Materials:White oak, shearling, unlacquered brass
- Vibe:Warm organic modern
Digital visualization: This warm white hue applied to kitchen shaker cabinetry, paired with honed marble and polished nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning eastern light
- Cabinetry Color:Color drenched in Behr Alabaster
- Countertop:Honed Calacatta marble
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
Color test: This off-white shade applied to heavy beadboard trim, contrasting against soft green walls and a sisal rug.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused natural light filtering through sheer blinds
- Wall Color:Behr Breezeway
- Key Materials:Beadboard, sisal
- Architectural Style:Coastal cottage
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: A warm white exterior application complementing natural cedar columns and a matte black metal roof.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour sunlight casting warm, horizontal rays
- Accent Colors:Behr Black
- Materials:Painted brick, natural cedar accents, matte black metal roof
- Styling Pro Tips:Modern dark house numbers
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital visualization: This pale ivory tone applied to bedroom walls, paired with a velvet headboard and champagne bronze lamps.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Filtered light through sheer curtains, creating a soft glow
- Textiles:Cashmere, heavy silk
- Hardware Finishes:Champagne bronze
- Vibe:Quiet luxury
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