School House White 291 is a off-white paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E6DFD1, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crisp Linen from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #E6DFD1 · 291
School House White
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
School House White Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6DFD1
RGB230, 223, 209
Estimated LRV74.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#E6DFD2
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Meadow Day
Vista Paint
#E7E0D1
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Cappuccino White
PPG
#E7E0D3
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Herare White
Hirshfield's
#E7E0D3
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White Duck
Sherwin-Williams
#E5DFD2
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Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
#E5DFD2
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Cream in my Coffee
Valspar
#E6DECF
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Fossil
Benjamin Moore
#E4DECF
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Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E2D6
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Natural Wax
Kilz
#EBE1D1
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Colors That Work With School House White
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
School House White
#E6DFD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for School House White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
School House 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
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School House White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does School House White have?
School House White by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match School House White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to School House White are Crisp Linen by Behr (a close digital match), Meadow Day by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cappuccino White by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting School House 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 School House White?
School House White has a estimated lightness value of 74.2, 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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