Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for All White

If you love Farrow & Ball All White but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.

All White (No.2005) is a very light white with true neutral white undertones. F&B's purest, cleanest white. The closest to a true white with no discernible undertone. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 90) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.

We calculated the perceptual color distance between All White and every Sherwin Williams 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 good news: there is a strong Sherwin Williams match for All White. Extra White (SW 7006) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Extra White is a strong match.

Sherwin Williams Matches for All White

Extra White SW 7006
Excellent match · ΔE 2.2

Extra White is a strong match.

All WhiteExtra White
LRV9086
Hex#F3F2EF#F1F1ED
UndertoneTrue Neutral WhiteNeutral-Cool
FamilyWhiteWhite

Undertone Comparison

All White has true neutral white undertones. F&B's purest, cleanest white. The closest to a true white with no discernible undertone.

Extra White has neutral-cool undertones. A bright, clean white with very minimal undertone. The slightest cool lean keeps it feeling fresh without being icy.

These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.

How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting

All White in Your Room

Stays white in all conditions. The benchmark F&B white.

Extra White in Your Room

Stays clean and white in most conditions. In very warm light, it can look slightly cool compared to warmer whites like Alabaster.

LRV and Brightness

All White has an LRV of 90, while Extra White has an LRV of 86. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.

Best Rooms for All White

Farrow & Ball recommends All White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. With an LRV of 90, 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.

Extra White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Extra White in the same rooms you planned for All White.

All White in Other Brands

Looking for All White equivalents in other brands besides Sherwin Williams? We have matches across all major paint brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

The closest Sherwin Williams match for All White (No.2005) is Extra White (SW 7006) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Extra White is a strong match. 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. All White is a Farrow & Ball color with true neutral white undertones and an LRV of 90. Extra White is a Sherwin Williams color with neutral-cool undertones and an LRV of 86. With a Delta E of 2.2, 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 2.2, 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.

Colors on screen are approximations. Your monitor, lighting, and paint finish will affect how colors appear in your space. Always test with a physical paint sample before purchasing.

Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.