Strong White
Farrow & Ball
No. 2001
Strong White is an off-white with a subtle gray, slightly urban undertone, the crispest of Farrow & Ball's Contemporary Neutrals. It is a favorite trim and ceiling partner for grays like Cornforth White and Elephant's Breath because it brightens without turning yellow. On its own it gives walls a clean, architectural quality that suits modern interiors.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Spare White SW 6203 (#E4E4DD) · Origami White SW 7636 (#E5E2DA) · Ghosted SW 9545 (#E2E0DC)
Benjamin Moore: Calm OC-22 (#E6E4DF) · Silver Satin OC-26 (#E3E2DA) · Lacey Pearl 2108-70 (#E8E5DF)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Salt No. CC5 (#E6E4E1) · Great White No. 2006 (#E4DFDC) · Au Lait No. CB9 (#EBE7DC)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Strong White?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Strong White No. 2001 is #E4E2DC. In RGB that is 228, 226, 220. Use these values to reproduce Strong White in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Strong White?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Strong White is Calm OC-22 (#E6E4DF). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Strong White warm or cool?
Strong White is a cool off-white, with a whisper of gray that keeps it sharp rather than creamy. The LRV is approximately 76, high enough to bounce light around effectively. In north-facing rooms it can read slightly flat or gray, so it favors spaces with decent natural light. As a trim color it stays reliably neutral against both warm and cool wall colors.
Why does Strong White look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #E4E2DC as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What LRV does Strong White have?
Strong White has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 76, meaning it reflects about 76% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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