ColorplanSchool House White vs Cameo White
Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 compared with Behr Cameo White PPU7-11
School House White and Cameo White are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.4) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.4 · Nearly identical
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| School House White | Cameo White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Behr |
| Code | No.291 | PPU7-11 |
| LRV | 79 | 79 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #ECE5D4 | #EDE6D4 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between School House White and Cameo White?
School House White and Cameo White are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.4) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, School House White or Cameo White?
They have the same LRV (79), so they're equally light.
How does School House White compare to Cameo White in a north-facing room?
School House 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 Cameo White.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.