Joa's White vs Tallow paint color comparison

Joa's White vs Tallow

Joa's WhiteFarrow & BallvsTallowFarrow & BallΔE 10.7 — Distinct difference

Joa's White and Tallow come from the same Farrow & Ball collection. Hue-wise, Joa's White belongs to the beige-white family and Tallow to the beige family. The 23-point LRV gap — 87 for Tallow vs 64 for Joa's White — means Tallow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Joa's White vs Tallow in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Joa's White and Tallow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Tallow returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Joa's White
Farrow & Ball · 226
LRV63.6
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number226
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tallow
Farrow & Ball · 203
LRV86.6
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number203
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Joa's White vs Tallow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Joa's White on one side and Tallow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.