White Tie 2002 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #F5ECD9, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spinning Wheel from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #F5ECD9 · 2002
White Tie
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
White Tie Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5ECD9
RGB245, 236, 217
Estimated LRV84.4
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 Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Spinning Wheel
Hirshfield's
#F6EDDA
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Casa Blanca
Vista Paint
#F5ECD8
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Bare
Benjamin Moore
#F7EEDB
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Home Plate
Dunn-Edwards
#F7EEDB
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Shell White Rm
PPG
#F6ECD9
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Cottage White 1813
Behr
#F4ECD9
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Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
#F8EEDB
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Thistle Seed
Valspar
#F1E8D5
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Country White
Kilz
#F7ECD8
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White Linen
Dutch Boy
#F2EADA
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Colors That Work With White Tie
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Tie
#F5ECD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Tie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Tie 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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White Tie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Tie have?
White Tie by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 White Tie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Tie are Spinning Wheel by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Casa Blanca by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bare by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting White Tie'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 White Tie?
White Tie has a estimated lightness value of 84.4, 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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