What is what color is alabaster?

Alabaster's color is not fixed; it's highly variable. It's generally described as a pale, creamy white, but can range from a near-translucent white to a slightly yellowish, or even pinkish hue. The color variations depend on the mineral impurities present in the gypsum or calcite from which it's formed. Some alabaster can even have subtle veining or cloudy sections of different shades of white, yellow, or even brown.