White Tie → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Farrow & Ball White Tie (No.2002), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for White Tie
If you love Farrow & Ball White Tie but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
White Tie (No.2002) is a light cream with warm formal cream undertones. A warm cream named for the formal dress code. Between Slipper Satin and James White in warmth. Elegant and appropriate for any room. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 76) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between White Tie and every Behr 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 Behr match for White Tie. Marquee Sweet (PPU7-15) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Marquee Sweet is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
Behr Matches for White Tie
Marquee Sweet is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
| White Tie | Marquee Sweet | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 76 | 76 |
| Hex | #E4E0D6 | #E5E0D5 |
| Undertone | Warm Formal Cream | Warm Cotton Cream |
| Family | Cream | Cream |
Undertone Comparison
White Tie has warm formal cream undertones. A warm cream named for the formal dress code. Between Slipper Satin and James White in warmth. Elegant and appropriate for any room.
Marquee Sweet has warm cotton cream undertones. A warm cream with the soft, textured quality of cotton knit fabric. Lighter than Vintage Linen, warmer than Gallery White.
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
White Tie in Your Room
Warm and elegant. Reads as a warm off-white with visible cream. The F&B warm white for formal spaces.
Marquee Sweet in Your Room
Warm and gentle. A versatile warm cream off-white.
LRV and Brightness
White Tie has an LRV of 76, while Marquee Sweet has an LRV of 76. 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 White Tie
Farrow & Ball recommends White Tie for: living room, dining room, hallway, bedroom, whole house. With an LRV of 76, this is a 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.
Marquee Sweet is recommended for: whole house, bedroom, living room, hallway, nursery. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for White Tie (No.2002) is Marquee Sweet (PPU7-15) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Marquee Sweet is the closest Behr option. Very close 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. White Tie is a Farrow & Ball color with warm formal cream undertones and an LRV of 76. Marquee Sweet is a Behr color with warm cotton cream undertones and an LRV of 76. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.