Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | All White |
| SKU | No. 2005 |
| Hex | #EBE5D2 |
| RGB | 235, 229, 210 |
| HSL | 46°, 38%, 87% |
| LRV | 84 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | White |
What Color Is All White, Really?
Despite the name, All White (No. 2005) is not a crisp, bright white. It is a soft warm cream. The color sits at a very high LRV of 84, so it bounces back a lot of light and reads pale from across a room, but its warmth is real rather than a whisper. The hue leans yellow and there is enough of that warmth in the mix that the wall feels creamy and easy rather than stark.
All White is popular as Farrow & Ball's purest white, and it is the F&B white people most often compare with Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace when they want a clean, uncomplicated backdrop.
It suits homes that want light-filled walls without the clinical edge of a true bright white. If you like a gentle, comfortable white that flatters wood, brass, and older architecture, this is a natural fit.
All White leans warm yellow. The hue lands squarely in the yellow range and, for a near-white, it carries a meaningful amount of that warmth rather than a barely-there trace. That is why it reads as a creamy off-white instead of a cool paper white. There is no gray, green, or pink pulling at it, so the warmth is clean and consistent.
The undertone shows most in two situations: next to a genuine bright white, where All White suddenly looks buttery, and under strong daylight, which lifts the yellow. Against a crisp white trim it will look soft and slightly ivory.
Always test it beside a true white and near the actual wood and stone in your room. Paint a large sample board rather than judging from a chip, because the warmth builds across a full wall in a way a small swatch will not show.
Best Rooms and Uses for All White
At LRV 84 this is a whole-home light color, meant to carry walls across many rooms and tie a floor plan together. It opens up small or dark spaces, and its warmth keeps open-plan living areas, hallways, and bedrooms feeling comfortable rather than cold.
It works well as an all-over treatment where walls, trim, and ceiling all wear it, giving a quiet, enveloping look with no hard line between surfaces. On trim and cabinetry it reads as a soft, forgiving white that flatters older millwork and brass hardware without the glare of a bright white.
Outside, a warm high-LRV white like this can work on siding and trim in the right light, though strong sun will emphasize the cream. It is less suited to a front door, where a low-LRV statement color earns more attention. Save the drama for pieces you want to stand out.
How Lighting Changes All White
With an LRV of 84, All White is a strong reflector, so it brightens a space and rarely looks dull. But that high reflectance also means it soaks up the character of whatever light hits it.
In north-facing rooms, where daylight is cooler and flatter, the warm cream is an asset. It keeps the room from feeling cold and gray, and the wall stays soft rather than sterile. South-facing rooms flood it with warm light and push the yellow forward, so it can look distinctly creamy through the afternoon. East light makes it glow warm in the morning and settle calmer by evening, while west rooms do the reverse.
Bulbs matter just as much. Warm white LEDs around 2700K deepen the cream, which most people like at night. Cooler bulbs near 4000K rein the warmth in and read more neutral. Test under your actual fixtures before you commit.
Most complaints about All White are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
TEST IT IN YOUR LIGHT →All White vs Similar Colors
The closest comparison on this site is Wimborne White (No. 239) at LRV 82. Wimborne carries a warm yellow cast too but is often read as the more traditional, slightly softer of the two; All White at LRV 84 reflects marginally more light and reads a touch cleaner. In a bright room they are close, so sample both side by side.
Among other F&B whites, Farrow's White (No. 9812) at LRV 78 is noticeably deeper and more ivory, a better pick when you want more color on the wall rather than a pale backdrop. James White (No. 2010) at LRV 79 pulls slightly green-gray, which cools the room compared with All White's straightforward cream.
Choose All White when you want the lightest, warmest option; step down to Farrow's White or James White when you want a bit more presence or a cooler lean.
Colors That Go With All White
For trim and ceilings, pair All White with a clean companion white. Wevet (No. 273), also at LRV 84, gives you a crisp edge that lets the walls read as the warmer of the two, while Pointing (No. 2003) at LRV 84 is another soft white that keeps the scheme gentle and tonal.
For a second wall color or a soft contrast, reach for a mid-tone neutral. Cornforth White (No. 228) at LRV 60 and Skimming Stone (No. 241) at LRV 65 both add quiet depth without breaking the warmth, and Elephant's Breath (No. 229) at LRV 50 brings a slightly stronger greige for adjoining rooms.
For accents and a front door, go dark and deliberate. Hague Blue (No. 30) at LRV 6, Pitch Black (No. 256) at LRV 5, or Studio Green (No. 93) at LRV 8 all frame the pale walls with real contrast. Warm woods and aged brass sit naturally against the cream.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 2005 directly — but if you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches:
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to All White within Farrow & Ball's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EBE5D2 in HSL space. Pair All White with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
The Questions Everyone Asks
Is All White warm or cool?
All White is warm. Its undertone leans yellow with enough warmth that the wall reads as a soft cream rather than a crisp, cool white. There is no gray or blue in it. At LRV 84 it stays light and bright, but next to a true bright white you will clearly see the creamy warmth come forward.
Is All White more cream than white?
In practice, yes. The name suggests a pure white, but the measured warmth gives it a gentle cream character, especially on a full wall or under warm bulbs. It is still a very light color at LRV 84, so it functions as a white in a room, just a soft, warm one rather than a stark or paper white.
What trim white goes with All White?
Wevet (No. 273) at LRV 84 is a strong choice. It is a clean companion white that gives trim a crisp edge and lets All White read as the warmer surface. Pointing (No. 2003), also at LRV 84, is another good option if you want a softer, more tonal look where trim and walls stay closely related.
Does All White work on cabinets or exteriors?
Yes on cabinets, where its warm, forgiving white flatters wood, brass, and older joinery without the glare of a bright white. On exteriors it can work for siding and trim in the right light, but strong direct sun will push the cream forward, so test large samples on the actual wall and check them through the day.
What does an LRV of 84 mean for All White?
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). At 84, All White reflects a lot of light, so it brightens rooms, opens up small or dark spaces, and rarely looks heavy. It also means the wall takes on the character of your light, reading warmer in sun and calmer under cool bulbs.
How is All White different from Wimborne White?
Both are warm F&B whites, but All White (No. 2005) at LRV 84 reflects slightly more light and reads a touch cleaner, while Wimborne White (No. 239) at LRV 82 is often seen as the more traditional and slightly softer option. The difference is subtle in a bright room, so sample the two boards side by side before deciding.
Will It Work in YOUR Room?
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