ColorplanSchool House White vs Westhighland White
Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 compared with Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White SW 7566
School House White is a touch darker (LRV 79 vs 80), a touch cooler and a touch more muted than Westhighland White. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.3) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.3 · 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, Westhighland White reflects more light (LRV 80).
Side by side
| School House White | Westhighland White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | No.291 | SW 7566 |
| LRV | 79 | 80 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #ECE5D4 | #F0E7D3 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between School House White and Westhighland White?
School House White is a touch darker (LRV 79 vs 80), a touch cooler and a touch more muted than Westhighland White. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.3) 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 Westhighland White?
Westhighland White is lighter, with an LRV of 80 against 79.
How does School House White compare to Westhighland 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 Westhighland White.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.