ColorplanSchool House White vs Natural Choice
Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 compared with Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice SW 7011
School House White and Natural Choice 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 0.0) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.0 · 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 | Natural Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | No.291 | SW 7011 |
| LRV | 73 | 73 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #E3DED0 | #E3DED0 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between School House White and Natural Choice?
School House White and Natural Choice 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 0.0) 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 Natural Choice?
They have the same LRV (73), so they're equally light.
How does School House White compare to Natural Choice in a north-facing room?
In north light School House White will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Natural Choice.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.