ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 2003 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7757, ΔE 4.3 apart
Farrow & Ball Pointing (2003) and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757) measure a delta-E of 4.3 apart. High Reflective White is 6.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pointing holds more color, chroma 6.3 against 3.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pointing depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 86.3 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Pointing and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White are delta-E 4.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pointing and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White is delta-E 4.3.
Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White is lighter than Farrow & Ball Pointing by 6.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Pointing carries more color than Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pointing | High Reflective White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2003 | SW 7757 |
| Hex | #F3EFE3 | #F7F7F1 |
| Light reflectance | 86.3 | 92.7 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.3 | 3.1 |
| Hue angle | 96.4° | 109.9° |
| Color family | white | white |