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Strong White

75%LRV Value
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Strong White 2001 is a off-white paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E5E0DB, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Winged Dove from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Strong White Technical Profile

HEX Code#E5E0DB
RGB229, 224, 219
LRV75.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Strong White in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Strong 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 & BallStrong White
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWhite Winged Dove

White Winged Dove

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Painter's White

Behr

Nearly identical

Toasted White

PPG

Nearly identical

Ballroom Belle

Valspar

Nearly identical

Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Dove's Wing

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Clytemnestra

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Raindrops

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pebble Shores

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Collector'S White

Kilz

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Strong White

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Strong White

#E5E0DB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Strong White

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Painter'S White

Complement

First Snowfall

Strong White Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Salon Drab

Pop

Marmelo

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

London Clay

Pop

Raw Tomatillo

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Vardo

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Strong White.

Great White

Farrow & Ball · 2006

#E7DEDB

Pavilion Blue

Farrow & Ball · 252

#E5E7DC

Au Lait

Farrow & Ball · CB9

#EBE7DC

Blackened

Farrow & Ball · 2011

#DDDBD9

School House White

Farrow & Ball · 291

#E6DFD1

Slipper Satin

Farrow & Ball · 2004

#E8E0D1

More off-white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bistro White

Valspar · 7006-4

#F0EEE9

Shaded Whisper

PPG · PPG0995-1

#E0DFDD

Ocean Crest

Hirshfield's · 0502

#D6DDDD

Breakwaters

Vista Paint · 0495

#D9E4DE

Falling Tears

Hirshfield's · 0663

#E9EFEB

Ice Castles

PPG · 1153-1

#E8EFEC

Strong White — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Strong White have?
Strong White by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Strong White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Strong White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strong White are White Winged Dove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Painter's White by Behr (a near-identical match), Pink Chalk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Strong 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 Strong White?
Strong White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.1, 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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