Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis87% Match SimilaritySave $63 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball School House White
vs Sherwin-Williams Dover White
Looking for a cheap equivalent to School House White (No. 284)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 3.2
Original (luxury)$145/gal
School House White
Farrow & Ball (No. 284)
HEX: #E4DEC9 โข LRV: 74
Budget Dupe (premium)$82/gal
Dover White
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6385)
HEX: #EFE8D8 โข LRV: 83
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 9%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $63/gal (43%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball School House White | Sherwin-Williams Dover White | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #E4DEC9 | #EFE8D8 | ΔE 3.2 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 228, 222, 201 | 239, 232, 216 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 74% | 83% | Only 9% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Parchment White, Historic Off-White, Soft Cream | Warm Cream, Sunlit Ivory, Buttery White | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $82 | Save $63/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $820 | Save $630 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Sherwin-Williams Marquee/Premium tinted to Dover White (SW 6385). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball School House White (No. 284)."