New White
No.59 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 79 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball New White (No.59) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Wheat Sheaf (CC-220), Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Tallow (No.203).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 79.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EFE6CF |
| RGB | 239, 230, 207 |
| HSL | 43°, 50%, 87% |
About New White
New White (No.59) is a light warm white from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, New White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down New White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to Tallow (No.203), it's darker.
How New White changes with the light
New White is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
New White's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
New White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light New White can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
New White will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See New White in real homes
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New White equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Chatsworth Cream (ΔE 0.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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New White questions
What undertone does New White have?
New White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down New White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is New White a light or dark color?
New White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, New White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to New White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Wheat Sheaf CC-220 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Navajo White 22 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with New White?
Try Tallow (No.203) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares New White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does New White work best?
New White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 79, New White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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