Farrow and Ball James White 2010
| Official page: | James White 2010 |
| Code: | 2010 |
| Name: | James White |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball James White?
This off white was first created for the pretty garden room of a discerning Dr James with a fresh underlying green tone. James White is particularly useful for darker spaces as it has a fresh underlying green which creates a calm, soothing and airy feel which is particularly useful for darker interiors. When used with no contrasts, James White transforms the space into the most light and tranquil of rooms, so it is often favoured in the bedrooms of the super stressed. It will look greener when used in contrast with All White and in north facing rooms.
James White for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
James White for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball James White reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Farrow and Ball James White undertones?
The undertone of James White can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#EDE9D8
RGB code:
237, 233, 216
Is Farrow and Ball James White 2010 cool or warm?
With a hue of 49° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2010 James White HSL code: 49, 37%, 89%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects James White
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball James White:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color James White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 229, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Stiffkey Blue.
2010
James White
LRV of James White
James White has an LRV of 80.84% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 80.84%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ede9d8 | |
| RGB Decimal | 237, 233, 216 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.94%, 91.37%, 84.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 49° Saturation: 8.86% Value: 92.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(49, 37, 89) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.69 Yellow: 8.86 Key: 7.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 232.258 I: 7.846 Q: -4.444 | |
| XYZ | X: 76.456 Y: 81.241 Z: 76.6 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.239 a:-1.537 b:8.741 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.239 u:3.259 v:13.38 | |
| Decimal | 15591896 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.134, -6.321, 12.706 |
Color equivalents
1625
Soul
Jotun

70YY 83/075
Gooseberry Fool 6
Dulux
67YY 82/072
Cosy Cashmere
Dulux

155
Portland Stone - Pale
Little Greene

152
Clay Pale
Little Greene

71YY 87/078
Vanilla Mist 4
Dulux
268
Green Stone - Pale
Little Greene

330
Silent White - Mid
Little Greene

158
Rolling Fog Pale
Little Greene

New Meringue
Dulux
60YY 83/062
Bone China
Dulux
1442
Clear
Jotun
90YY 83/107
Celtic Forest 6
Dulux
0567
Ivory
Jotun
0486
Early Rain
Jotun

Vanilla Wisp
Dulux
Cotton Thread
Dulux
1275
Mild
Jotun















