James White 2010 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #EDE9D8, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Jasmine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE9D8 · 2010
James White
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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James White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to James White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallJames White
Nearly identical
BehrSummer Jasmine
Summer Jasmine
Behr
Nearly identical
Whitewashed Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jewel White
PPG
Nearly identical
Seashell
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Quartz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Creamy Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Angelic Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Little Star
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With James White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
James White
#EDE9D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for James White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
James White Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to James White.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
James White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does James White have?
James White by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample James White in your own space before committing.
What colors match James White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to James White are Summer Jasmine by Behr (a near-identical match), Whitewashed Oak by Valspar (a near-identical match), Jewel White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting James White's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of James White?
James White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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