ColorplanSchool House White vs Sea Pearl
Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 compared with Benjamin Moore Sea Pearl OC-19
School House White and Sea Pearl 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 0.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.7 · 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 | Sea Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.291 | OC-19 |
| LRV | 79 | 79 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #ECE5D4 | #EDE5D5 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between School House White and Sea Pearl?
School House White and Sea Pearl 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 0.7) 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 Sea Pearl?
They have the same LRV (79), so they're equally light.
How does School House White compare to Sea Pearl 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 Sea Pearl.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.