ColorplanDover White vs School House White
Sherwin-Williams Dover White SW 6385 compared with Farrow & Ball School House White No.291
Dover White is a touch darker (LRV 77 vs 79), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than School House White. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.9) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.9 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, School House White reflects more light (LRV 79).
Side by side
| Dover White | School House White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | SW 6385 | No.291 |
| LRV | 77 | 79 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #EDE2CE | #ECE5D4 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between Dover White and School House White?
Dover White is a touch darker (LRV 77 vs 79), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than School House White. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.9) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Dover White or School House White?
School House White is lighter, with an LRV of 79 against 77.
How does Dover White compare to School House White in a north-facing room?
Dover White's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms. The same goes for School House White.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.