Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis96.3% Match SimilaritySave $97 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
vs Behr Whisper White
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Wimborne White (No. 239)? 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: 1.35
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball (No. 239)
HEX: #F6F2E5 โข LRV: 89
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
Whisper White
Behr (HDC-MD-08)
HEX: #F4F0E6 โข LRV: 86
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 3%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $97/gal (67%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Wimborne White | Behr Whisper White | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #F6F2E5 | #F4F0E6 | ΔE 1.35 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 246, 242, 229 | 244, 240, 230 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 89% | 86% | Only 3% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Gentle Cream, Warm Milk White, Soft Yellow | Soft Cream, Warm Linen, Gentle Sunlight | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $48 | Save $97/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $480 | Save $970 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 Behr Marquee/Premium tinted to Whisper White (HDC-MD-08). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Wimborne White (No. 239)."