Farrow & Ball School House WhitevsFarrow & Ball Shaded White
Why this comparison: Neighbours in F&B’s contemporary neutrals; Shaded White is the deeper of the two. School House White and Shaded White are very close (ΔE 3.5). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
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The Numbers
School House White is meaningfully lighter (LRV 73 vs 63). On a wall, School House White reads light, airy; Shaded White reads light, airy.
What Each Color Really Is
School House White (No. 291) reads as red-orange / warm at LRV 73 — light, airy.
Shaded White (No. 201) reads as red-orange / warm at LRV 63 — light, airy.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | School House White | Shaded White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 291 | No. 201 |
| Hex | #E3DED0 | #D5CFC0 |
| RGB | 227, 222, 208 | 213, 207, 192 |
| LRV | 73 | 63 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
How Light Changes Them
At LRV 73, School House White is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
At LRV 63, Shaded White is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
When to Pick Which
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
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School House White vs Shaded White FAQ
Which is lighter, School House White or Shaded White?
School House White is lighter: LRV 73 vs 63. School House White is meaningfully lighter (LRV 73 vs 63). On a wall, School House White reads light, airy; Shaded White reads light, airy.
Which is warmer, School House White or Shaded White?
They share the same undertone family — both read red-orange / warm. The difference between them is lightness and depth, not temperature.
How similar are School House White and Shaded White?
School House White and Shaded White are very close (ΔE 3.5). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light. The only reliable test is seeing both in your own room and light — a side-by-side on a screen or chip flattens the difference.
Can I use School House White and Shaded White together in one house?
Not in the same room, and be careful in the same house. At ΔE 3.5 they are so close that two walls in each will read as a tinting mistake, not a design choice. Pick one, or keep them on different floors where they are never seen together.
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