Cloud White → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Cloud White (OC-130), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Cloud White
If you love Benjamin Moore Cloud White but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Cloud White (OC-130) is a very light white with warm yellow-cream undertones. A warm, creamy white similar to White Dove but with slightly more yellow warmth. Soft and inviting without being obviously yellow. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 87.35) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cloud White and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is James White (No.2010) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. James White is a very good match. Both are warm heritage whites with visible cream but not overwhelming yellow. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Cloud White
James White is a very good match. Both are warm heritage whites with visible cream but not overwhelming yellow.
| Cloud White | James White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 87.35 | 82 |
| Hex | #F3EEE4 | #EAE6DE |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Cream | Warm Heritage White |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Cloud White has warm yellow-cream undertones. A warm, creamy white similar to White Dove but with slightly more yellow warmth. Soft and inviting without being obviously yellow.
James White has warm heritage white undertones. A warm, heritage white named for the F&B founder. Richer than All White, warmer than Strong White. The most personal white in the F&B range.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Cloud White's warm yellow-cream quality may read differently than James White's warm heritage white character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Cloud White in Your Room
Warmer than White Dove in south-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it reads as a pleasant warm off-white. A reliable warm white for any space.
James White in Your Room
Warm and inviting. A warm white with visible cream. Reads as a rich warm white in all rooms.
LRV and Brightness
Cloud White has an LRV of 87.35, while James White has an LRV of 82. That means Cloud White reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Cloud White will make the space feel brighter and more open than James White. If you are switching to the Farrow & Ball option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Cloud White
Benjamin Moore recommends Cloud White for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. With an LRV of 87.35, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
James White is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, trim, kitchen. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use James White in the same rooms you planned for Cloud White.
Cloud White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Cloud White (OC-130) is James White (No.2010) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. James White is a very good match. Both are warm heritage whites with visible cream but not overwhelming yellow. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Cloud White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 87.35. James White is a Farrow & Ball color with warm heritage white undertones and an LRV of 82. With a Delta E of 3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.