White Colour Schemes

Why Choose White

Why choose white copy

Sample Our Favourite Whites

The best way to experience our colours before taking the plunge is with a true-to-colour paint sample. To help you narrow down your shortlist of shades, we've curated three of our most popular shades to help you find your perfect match.

Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful All White, Wimborne White and Pointing.

Our Signature White Paint Colours

Light, bright and wonderfully versatile, white living rooms are a classic for a reason. As they say, sometimes less is more.

Wevet
No. 273

No. 273
All White
No. 2005

No. 2005
School House White
No. 291

No. 291
Pointing
No. 2003

No. 2003
Slipper Satin
No. 2004

No. 2004
Dimity
No. 2008

No. 2008
Lime White
No. 1

No. 1
Joa's White
No. 226

No. 226
Old White
No. 4

No. 4
Wimborne White
No. 239

No. 239
James White
No. 2010

No. 2010
White Tie
No. 2002

No. 2002
Matchstick
No. 2013

No. 2013
String
No. 8

No. 8
Cord
No. 16

No. 16
Great White
No. 2006

No. 2006
Bone
No. 15

No. 15
Cabbage White
No. 269

No. 269
Tallow
No. 203

No. 203
Salt
No. CC5

No. CC5

Discover our white paint colours

If you've ever wondered what it is that makes Farrow & Ball so special, you'll find the answers here. From our high-quality ingredients to our artisanal methods, our 100% water based range of finishes and responsible practices, it's about so much more than just paint and paper.

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How to Create a White Colour Scheme

Light, bright and wonderfully versatile, white living rooms are a classic for a reason. As they say, sometimes less is more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best white paint colour?

White is a truly versatile colour family, meaning it’s impossible to describe any specific shade as the ‘best’ — it all depends on your light, surroundings and personal taste. With so many different potential undertones, white can feel warm and soft or cool and contemporary. Of course, we have our favourites — Wimborne White is always popular — but we recommend trying samples yourself to find your favourite.

What colour goes best with white paint?

As White paint is the most adaptable shade in our colour family, it means there’s a white to complement almost every other colour in our collection. To help you get started with your scheme, we suggest carefully curated combinations for every colour we create. Simply click on a colour on our website to find out more.

What effect does white paint have on a room?

The impact of white paint depends on which white you choose. Some whites soften a space, while other whites create a crisp look. In general, whites create a wonderfully versatile canvas to embellish with furniture, artwork and more.

Should I paint my whole room white?

Whether you should or shouldn’t entirely depends on what feeling you want to create and what look you prefer. And we have finishes to suit whichever decision you make. From multi-surface finishes so you can colour drench your entire space to specific trim paints that make a feature of your woodwork, our entire range is low odour, low VOC and water based.

How can I choose the right shade of white?

We always recommend trying a sample to see how a shade responds to the light and furnishings in your space, as what may look like the perfect colour online could appear different on your walls.

How do I make sure I get the best finish?

Preparation, preparation, preparation. Even with the finest paint and highest quality equipment, if your surface isn’t prepared properly, you won’t achieve a flawless finish. We always recommend using a Primer & Undercoat to smooth imperfections and improve adhesion.