Wimborne White → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Wimborne White (No.239), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Wimborne White
If you love Farrow & Ball Wimborne 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.
Wimborne White (No.239) is a very light white with warm cream undertones. A warm, creamy white that's one of Farrow & Ball's most popular neutrals. Similar to Alabaster in warmth. The F&B pigmentation gives it exceptional richness. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 85) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wimborne 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 Wimborne White. Alabaster (SW 7008) comes in with a Delta E of 2.6, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Alabaster is a strong match. Both serve as warm, versatile whole-house whites.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Wimborne White
Alabaster is a strong match. Both serve as warm, versatile whole-house whites.
| Wimborne White | Alabaster | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 85 | 82 |
| Hex | #EEEAE1 | #EDEAE0 |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Wimborne White has warm cream undertones. A warm, creamy white that's one of Farrow & Ball's most popular neutrals. Similar to Alabaster in warmth. The F&B pigmentation gives it exceptional richness.
Alabaster has warm cream undertones. A warm, creamy white that's one of the most popular paint colors in America. Not stark, not yellow, just comfortably warm.
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
Wimborne White in Your Room
Reads as a warm, inviting white in most rooms. The cream undertone is gentle and never overwhelming. Beautiful as a whole-house white with F&B's signature depth.
Alabaster in Your Room
Looks warm and inviting in nearly every lighting condition. In very bright south-facing light, the cream undertone becomes more apparent. Under cool light, it reads as a soft neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Wimborne White has an LRV of 85, while Alabaster has an LRV of 82. 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 Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball recommends Wimborne White for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. With an LRV of 85, 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.
Alabaster is recommended for: whole house, trim, cabinets, living room, bedroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Alabaster in the same rooms you planned for Wimborne White.
Wimborne White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Wimborne White (No.239) is Alabaster (SW 7008) with a Delta E of 2.6, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Alabaster is a strong match. Both serve as warm, versatile whole-house whites. 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. Wimborne White is a Farrow & Ball color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 85. Alabaster is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 82. With a Delta E of 2.6, 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 2.6, 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.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.