PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallSchool House Whitevs Farrow & BallShaded 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 3.88). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
FARROW & BALL · No. 291
School House White
#E2D5BA · LRV 73
Undertone: red-orange / warm
FARROW & BALL · No. 201
Shaded White
#D9D2C1 · LRV 65
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.88
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
8
School House White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
School House White: red-orange / warm
Shaded White: red-orange / warm
Shaded White: red-orange / warm
School House White is slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 65, 8-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | School House White | Shaded White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 291 | No. 201 |
| Hex | #E2D5BA | #D9D2C1 |
| RGB | 226, 213, 186 | 217, 210, 193 |
| LRV | 73 | 65 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK SCHOOL HOUSE WHITE
Farrow & Ball School House White
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK SHADED WHITE
Farrow & Ball Shaded White
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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