PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallPointingvs Farrow & BallWevet
Why this comparison. F&B’s two quiet whites; Pointing is warm, Wevet the barely-gray one.
Pointing and Wevet are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.68). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
FARROW & BALL · No. 2003
Pointing
#EDE5D2 · LRV 84
Undertone: red-orange / warm
FARROW & BALL · No. 273
Wevet
#EFEAD8 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.68
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
0
Wevet is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pointing: red-orange / warm
Wevet: yellow / warm
Wevet: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (84 vs 84) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pointing | Wevet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 2003 | No. 273 |
| Hex | #EDE5D2 | #EFEAD8 |
| RGB | 237, 229, 210 | 239, 234, 216 |
| LRV | 84 | 84 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK POINTING
Farrow & Ball Pointing
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK WEVET
Farrow & Ball Wevet
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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