Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Wevet |
| SKU | No. 273 |
| Hex | #EFEAD8 |
| RGB | 239, 234, 216 |
| HSL | 47°, 42%, 89% |
| LRV | 84 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | White |
What Color Is Wevet, Really?
Wevet (No. 273) is a soft off-white with a gentle warm cream lean. Its hex is #EFEAD8 and its LRV is 84, which puts it near the top of the light scale, so it reads as a bright, airy white rather than a deep or moody one. The measured tone sits in the warm yellow part of the spectrum, but at 89 percent lightness that warmth stays quiet. In most rooms Wevet looks like a clean white with a barely-grey, faintly creamy softness instead of a stark, blue-white glare.
It is popular because it is a pale warm off-white with a barely-grey cast, and it is Farrow & Ball's most-searched soft trim white. That balance makes it easy to live with.
Wevet suits homes that want brightness without coldness: period cottages, modern builds, and anyone who finds pure brilliant white too clinical but does not want an obvious cream.
Wevet leans warm, toward a soft yellow-cream, but it is a subtle lean rather than a loud one. Its hue sits at 47 degrees, which is squarely in the warm range, and while its saturation reading is not tiny, the very high lightness keeps that warmth muted on the wall. In practice you get a white that feels comfortable and slightly creamy instead of blue or grey.
The undertone shows most next to a pure brilliant white. Put a Wevet sample beside a crisp white trim or a white ceiling and the cream comes forward. Against warm woods and brass it can look almost neutral; against cool greys and blues it looks distinctly softer and warmer.
Test it against your existing whites and any large fixed surfaces like countertops or tile. If those are cool-toned, Wevet's warmth will read stronger, so judge it on the actual wall before committing.
Best Rooms and Uses for Wevet
Because its LRV is 84, Wevet is a whole-home light color. It works on walls throughout open-plan spaces, hallways, and small rooms where you want to hold onto every bit of light and make the footprint feel larger, which its very light, near-white tonal band does well.
It is also Farrow & Ball's most-searched soft trim white, so it is a natural choice for trim, skirting, and ceilings when you want a softer alternative to a stark white. Used on cabinets it gives a warm, mellow finish that pairs well with wood counters and brass hardware.
Outside, its warmth suits render, weatherboard, and traditional exteriors, and it makes a soft, welcoming front door on a period home. Where you want more contrast, save Wevet for the light role and let a deeper color carry the drama, since a very light color cannot itself be the statement.
How Lighting Changes Wevet
With an LRV of 84, Wevet bounces a lot of light around a room, so it brightens spaces rather than absorbing light. That high reflectance also means the surrounding light color shows up clearly on it.
In north-facing rooms, where daylight is cooler and flatter, Wevet's warmth is an asset. It keeps the space from feeling grey and cold, though it may read a touch more neutral than it does on the sample card. East-facing rooms get warm morning light that makes the cream glow, then cool slightly by afternoon. West-facing rooms flip that, staying cooler in the morning and warming up at day's end.
South-facing rooms get the most consistent, generous light, and here Wevet looks its brightest and cleanest. For bulbs, warm white LEDs around 2700K deepen the cream, while neutral 3500K to 4000K bulbs keep it looking closer to a true soft white.
Most complaints about Wevet 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 →Wevet vs Similar Colors
White Tie (No. 2002) at LRV 82 is Wevet's closest cousin but noticeably creamier and more yellow. If you want an obvious warm white, White Tie delivers it; if you want warmth that stays quiet, Wevet is the safer pick.
Pointing (No. 2003) shares Wevet's LRV of 84 but leans a hair warmer and softer, with a traditional off-white character. Both are bright, so the choice comes down to whether you want Wevet's slightly cleaner face or Pointing's more classic softness. They also pair well together across walls and trim.
Tallow (No. 203), also LRV 84, is warmer and more golden than Wevet. It suits rooms where you want real cream on the wall, especially in cooler north light. Choose Wevet when you want brightness first and warmth second.
Colors That Go With Wevet
For a companion white on trim, ceilings, or adjacent woodwork, Pointing (No. 2003) at LRV 84 sits right alongside Wevet and keeps the scheme soft and warm rather than introducing a cold edge.
For a second wall color in an adjoining room or a lower half of paneling, Elephant's Breath (No. 229) at LRV 50 is a mid greige that grounds the lightness without clashing. Setting Plaster (No. 231) at LRV 56 is a warmer, soft pink option if you want more of a blush partner.
For accents and contrast, Hague Blue (No. 30) at LRV 6 makes a rich front door or feature wall, and Down Pipe (No. 26) at LRV 11 is a strong charcoal for trim, a bannister, or exterior joinery. Any of these deep tones pop against Wevet's brightness. Warm woods, oak, and brass or unlacquered metals all sit comfortably with its cream base.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 273 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 Wevet 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 #EFEAD8 in HSL space. Pair Wevet 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 Wevet warm or cool?
Wevet is a warm off-white. Its undertone sits in the soft yellow-cream range at a hue of 47 degrees, so it is not a cool blue-white. That said, at an LRV of 84 the warmth stays gentle, so on the wall it reads as a clean, comfortable white with a barely creamy softness rather than an obvious yellow.
Is Wevet more grey or more cream?
Wevet is more cream than grey. It is described as a pale warm off-white with only a barely-grey cast, and its measured tone leans warm yellow. Next to a true grey it looks warm and soft, and next to a bright white it shows its cream. The grey influence is very slight and mostly keeps the color from looking too yellow.
What trim white goes with Wevet?
Pointing (No. 2003) is a strong choice. It shares Wevet's LRV of 84 and keeps a soft, warm character, so trim stays bright without turning cold or clinical against the walls. Because both colors are so light, the effect is subtle and calm rather than high-contrast, which suits period rooms and soft modern schemes alike.
Does Wevet work on cabinets and exteriors?
Yes. On cabinets Wevet gives a warm, mellow finish that pairs well with wood counters and brass hardware, softer than a stark white. Outside, its warmth suits render, weatherboard, and traditional exteriors, and it makes a welcoming front door. As always, test it on the actual surface, since exterior light and fixed materials shift how the warmth reads.
What does Wevet's LRV of 84 mean in practice?
An LRV of 84 is very high, meaning Wevet reflects most of the light that hits it. In practice it brightens rooms, helps small spaces feel larger, and works as a whole-home light color. It also means the color is sensitive to surrounding light and nearby surfaces, so it can look slightly warmer or more neutral depending on the room's exposure and bulbs.
How is Wevet different from Pointing?
Both Wevet (No. 273) and Pointing (No. 2003) share an LRV of 84 and are bright soft whites. The difference is character: Pointing leans a touch warmer and more traditionally soft, while Wevet reads a little cleaner. Choose Wevet for brightness first, Pointing for a slightly more classic off-white feel. They also work well together on walls and trim.
Will It Work in YOUR Room?
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