ColorplanStrong White vs Barely There
Farrow & Ball Strong White No.2001 compared with Benjamin Moore Barely There OC-46
Strong White and Barely There 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 0.5) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.5 · 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
| Strong White | Barely There | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.2001 | OC-46 |
| LRV | 81 | 81 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #ECE9DF | #EBE8DF |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between Strong White and Barely There?
Strong White and Barely There 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 0.5) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Strong White or Barely There?
They have the same LRV (81), so they're equally light.
How does Strong White compare to Barely There in a north-facing room?
Strong White may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing. The same goes for Barely There.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.