Its a modern Victorian. Check out my affordable and fun E-Design! You seem to really like white duck Can you provide insight? Hi Christine! Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Im enjoying your comments as I read other peoples posts. What are some complimenting white colors that would tone down all the reds? Not stark, but also dont want it to look like a dirty white. My house came with Dover White on all walls, and I hate it. Thank you. Its beautiful together! Hi Deren! As you can see, it is very similar to Shoji White in tone so it can also work as a replacement. What color white would be good for a home with the same white as the walls my bedrooms is small and dinning room kitchen is open with living room in that area they have high ceilings and kitchen cabinet are white also . Featured Color: Pure White SW 7005 Pure White Thanks to a hint of gray color, Pure White creates a softness that keeps spaces feeling bright without being stark. Thanks for the whites education. Am I the only one that is looking for a green undertone? Hi Kylie, Thank you for all the useful tips when considering paint colors. Thank you. Is it possible to have a green undertone and still look in style, fresh & good with SW Pure White? It has an LRV of 70, putting it on the very LOW/dark end of the off-white range, dipping more into the light depth colours. Why do you not recommend on cabinets? Side-by-side, Oyster White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. We have Colonnade Gray throughout the rest of the open floor plan house and Shoji coordinates nicely. Im about to start painting my house. What trim do you recommend ? Kitchen cabinets a white also but what white do you recommend for cabinets that will blend with wall colors and trim. I prefer a softer look rather than a cleaner white. We are painting our entire first floor after remodeling our kitchen. Hi! Thanks!!!! Oyster White SW 7637 I wanted to use SW alabaster but am now leaning towards SW pure white as a whole house paint (walls, cabinets, trim, doors) Will it be to stark white? I also like Eider White, which youll learn about shortly. Warmer whites will have either a drop of yellow or red that is what makes them warm. An off white color can only be created by adding yellow. Thats the lovely Sherwin Williams Cyberspace! I have been looking everywhere but havent been able to find much. Your email address will not be published. My home has travertine floors and mahogany wood cabinets and wood beams. Whether you think of Oyster White as a greige or as an off-white, its so neutral that you really cant go wrong choosing coordinating colors for it. I had planned to use a barely- off-white paint with a slight pink undertone (Ben Moore Atrium White) on the walls/ceiling, but dont think thats going to look good with the yellowish undertone in floor. Pearly White SW 7009 is indeed a versatile white and goes with everything, however, it has a drop of gray in it so it is not considered a warmer white. Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. Hi, Kylie. I wont have too many bold pieces in home. Get my step by step in my post on how to paint a room. And I agree, to sit with those exposures, White Dove could be a nice fit. I may have made a mistake choosing the carpet but its too late now:( drift of mist is a perfect paint choice but Im worried it may make the room look even dingier and muddy. And while 62 is the magic LRV for almost any room, when it comes to off-white, its LRV range sits between 73-82 (approx). Consider using that same palette when you repaint no need to reinvent the wheel. I wouldnt do it. I think I want to paint the entire basement the same color, but I am really having a hard time with all the options. I recommend you not use this paint on the ceilings and trims with medium-toned paints! Thanks! Is Dover White on the walls or trim? Yes, Alabaster SW 7008 would look great in your family room. Thanks to a hint of gray color, Pure White creates a softness that keeps spaces feeling bright without being stark. We have Venetian Gold granite, which would be better for that countertop? Shoji White SW 7042, which is a very light greige, would be the best complement to Shiitake SW 9173 for your cabinetry. Shoji White SW 7042 Remember, every gray will have an undertone, and Silver Satin favours a very slight violet. The adjoining hallway is Macadamia. For reference, my favorite SW off-off white is Oyster White, but it leans too green for this room. I guess you call that griege. It isn't white like a domestic duck but more like a wild duck, creamy and pure. Creamy is definitely one of my favourite warm off-white paint colours thats NOT beige or gray! North, East, South, West: Which Paint Colour is the Best? We are starting with a blank slate. Its betwee Sherwin Williams Extra White and Sherwin Williams Pure White. City Loft seems like it would work well, but you just mentioned a pink tone. Sherwin Williams Moderate White: Paint Colour Review. What light/white color do you recommend for the walls? Consider using either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either one will pop. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Depending on what's next to it, Oyster White has both grey and beige undertones. Westhighland White, maybe? It looks great with Pure White for a little bit of contrast. Lets take a look at Oyster White in action to gather inspiration for our own projects! So(awkward moment) cream IS yellow, its just yellow with a neutral base added to it, and thats JUST what you get when you choose Creamy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Look at: Without actually seeing the colours, I would just have no way of knowing! Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Should I paint the walls and ceiling the same color? It has very high ceilings in the main area. Pearly White Vs Heron Plume With an LRV of 75, this off-white paint is beautiful and absolutely timeless! Let us know when you get a moment. Sherwin Williams Oyster White leans on the cool side of greiges, but you cannot say that without pairing it with other colors. Hi, I am building a new home and looking to have white cabinets and was wondering what I mean, its not OVERLY warm, but it aint cool. Id love to use Chantilly lace but unfortunately too bright for the open floor plan kitchen. Can you suggest a trim colour that would work with all these colours? We have an open floor plan: kitchen island cabinet will be black; quartz countertops will be Clovelly (Cambria) (its off white, gold, bronze, black veining). Order some free sample chips from our website to determine which color will work best for you. Aesthetic White DOES have some warmth, but its nicely subdued by a wink o gray. Im sorry you had that experience, and I can absolutely imagine how tricky/disappointing it was for you. Another blogger said Natural Choice could flash pink which is what I am trying to avoid. Can you give me guidance? I hope that helps! You might also like the approach of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist, which is similar to Classic Gray but has a bit more depth and body to it. And whatever happened to the ease of builder beige anyways? The White Duck with the Edgecomb Gray is beautiful. I was considering alabaster but sometimes in certain pictures it looks yellow to me, maybe its just the photo in certain lighting? They have helped me so much and again I am reading them for our new house! Since Oyster White is easy to coordinate with other colors, youre sure to be able to find a place for it in your next projects color palette. Kylie M Interiors, Edesign expert talks about one of the best neutral paint colours - Sherwin Williams White Duck. Its much more of a true white than Oyster White is. Alabaster SW 7008 does have a drop of yellow in it so that may not work for you either. The entryway and dining room get good natural light and the hallway is darker of course. Check out these warm but neutral whites instead. It mostly does except in the kitchen where the lighting is the brightest, it still flashes pink at certain times of the day and in the hallway and entry where there is less light RP is too muddy. 2. Hi! I have been considering White Duck and Creamy, however I have also been looking at SW Ivory Lace as its LRV is a little less than Creamy and a little more than White Duck. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/virtual-color-consultation. Any suggestions. Hi Karen! I have really enjoyed the colors I have because they are neutral and work with almost any furnishings. SW Simply White was recommended to me by a professional for kitchen cabinets. WhT would be a nice cream color for my cabinets and also what would be a good trim color . What finish would be nice for the walls? Thanks! We are painting kitchen cabinet white and trying to decide between Alabaster and Pure White. Our painter coincidentally chose Alabaster as an option. Stucco SW 7568, I am using iron ore for my trim on my exterior. Im painting the interior walls with city loft, satin finish, emerald paint. Mi have warm wood floors I have sampled Shoji and Natural Chouce, and Natural Ground. Any suggestions? What color wall paint is on the first picture on this page, of the bathroom with curvy tub? With subtle beige undertones, Alabaster is the perfect mix of warm and cool for a result that makes this hue a go-to favorite for just about anywhere. Leaning towards White Duck for the master bed and warm gray/Greige for our main living spaces (northern exposure in most rooms with LARGE windows). Ive tried Aesthetic White, White Heron, Origami White, Cloud White and China White. I bought new interior doors in the Greek Villa and want to paint the door casings and walls in the same Greek Villa. We felt like Natural Choice was a little more creamy than White Duck. Were installing a brand new kitchen and weve decided on Iron Ore as the island color. I dont want a stark contrast, but instead, Id like a white that compliments the shoji walls. I have those dreaded cream / off white cabinets you spoke of. Or what might be the difference there? ( Slight brown glazing on inset edges of doors) Trying to find a white paint that will work with them and earth-tones in countertop Do you think white dove or alabaster would work. The office is now being turned into a bedroom and it only has one small window and the bathroom does not have any windows. I like SW White Heron and my husband likes Egret White (too gray with pinky undertones for me). Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. I know a pink undertone can ruin things. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Id like something non yellow that would add a crisp, clean look to the vinyl. 2023 Kylie M. Interiors / All Rights Reserved / Website Design by. Im feeling overwhelmed on colors for my kitchen. Would White Duck walls go with Alabaster trim? Hi Ann, Yes, Shoji White SW 7042 would look great with both the Iron Ore trim and the griege tones in your stonework. Something else? Hi Kylie, I love your blog! Is alabaster too white? Hi Dorene, Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 66 doing a lighter custom version of it at 6% (which will not be noticeable to the human eye) does not change the LRV at all. City Loft SW 7631 is a subtle and sophisticated gray and looks best next to a white trim that is clean and crisp without any undertones. So yes, paint your cabinets Pure White SW 7005, if you introduce another white it may look like you tried to match the wall color and failed. Consider using either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006; either of these clean whites would be a beautiful complement to the soft colors on your walls. ?The kitchen although open floor plan still has defined walls that surrounds cabinets.. would it be okay to use a white on other walls or still wont work. Or, starting over and trying SW Jogging Path and SW Grecian Ivory- maybe they wouldnt flash pink? It is a yellowy beige and its got to go. This is a learn-to-decorate blog, not a look-what-Kylie-can-do blog. ~Kylie. Oyster White can go in a lot of directions. Hi Penny, we have a color Assessible Beige SW 7036, there is no white in the name and it is definitely not white. If it were ME, and I had to choose 1 of my FAVE whitesId hit White Dove, or for a bit more warm/cozy SW Alabaster, as you do have the northern light and White Dove can only work SO hard . I have read so many of your posts and love them! We are using SW Pure White for all trim, doors and ceilings. Would you suggest chatilly lace, oxford white or decorators white. ty so much I have been reading many blogs and you seem like the best person to ask lol. and bedrooms City Loft High Reflective White in SW Emerald paint will be used on all the trim, wainscoting, and ceilings throughout the main level. What color white would give somewhat of a difference with pure white while still being classified as a white color? Ive had a lot of clients say they love cream, but dont love yellow. Natural Choice SW 7011 Thats another color I want to try using. It, which in between those two colors would you recommend? Hello Nancy! Want to know which off-whites are best for YOUR room? FULL Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray. Id appreciate any ideas! I was considering SW White Duck or SW Aesthetic White. The white you choose should depend on the other colors in the room. What is its undertone? We are going to paint our living area that has lots of natural light. So I need a balance to balance the green, so that it doesnt look gold when the sun hits in the family room. Are there a few options I can start with. Hi! We live in the Seattle area so there are many overcast days and I do not want to end up with a light gray house rather than the off-white I am hoping for. Love your blog! It looks lovely. Oyster White SW 7637 @lennonnorainteriors. Now you know the hallmarks of greige paint colors, a greige is cooler than a beige but warmer than gray. You would need to narrow down your color family choices. I want you to check out SAMPLIZE. My walls in the living room are a Ralph Lauren Suede paint that has a goldish/saddle color. Oyster White Undertones Oyster White is a great neutral canvas for this modern chic living room. the trim is white semi gloss. It all depends on your home, exposure, furnishings, interior finishings and of COURSE, personal tastes, but theyll at least get you started! Add your favorite black for a dramatic and sophisticated look. Thank you. What colors should we consider for kitchen, living and dining area. Ive also toyed with the idea of BM Seashell Get your SAMPLIZE PEEL & STICK samples of Kylie Ms recommended colors. Alabaster SW 7008, which has a subtle warm undertone, would be the best choice to complement and unify the different colors/finishes in your space. Did you want a lighter color and are you keeping the trim? What ceiling, wall and trim color would you suggest for the basement. I love SW White Duck for a couple of rooms (along with possibly Anew Gray/Agreeable Gray Accessible Beige and/or Edgecomb Gray) -in general do those colors play well with Pure White trim? I plan on white kitchen cabinets, darkish wood floors.I was thinking about City Loft as the wall color because I want something that is not white, but not too much color either. Help please? As my style is more rustic cabin on a lake with tons of wood and light wood stained cabinets, is Alabaster a good choice for a warm white? Aesthetic White, not THAT can lean a weee touch pink. Hi Beth! Swiss Coffee is creamier and slightly warmer with stronger yellow and grey undertones. Thanks! Im looking for a white for my walls (living room) but I wanted to see a slight contrast. We are converting our basement into a den and full bath. Kim, Hello Kim, check out these subtle whites they have a touch of gray in them and will complement Iron Ore SW 7069 beautifully. I have a combination of very high and low ceilings. And if so, what white do you suggest. Halo Only have one question my builder uses SW Snowbound for all doors and trim. Oyster White Shoji White has similar undertones, but is much warmer and fleshier when you see it inside. Whether youre a beginner or well-versed in the colour world, these fun online courses will take your colour education to the NEXT LEVEL! We are new construction. Hi Dori, I would definitely stick with Pure White for the ceiling as well, for consistency with the white, otherwise, youll get some mix and match undertones! I picked a carpet that is very similar to drift of mist, grey with green undertones making it look greige. Oyster White has a light reflective value (LRV) of 72. What color of white would be a compliment for the trim? Thinking BM Edgecomb in the hall and family room which is also low light? Would love to hear your thoughts. Hi Linda, Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Hi Kylie! Shoji White has maybe a bit more gray in it. Hello Kathryn, yes, Alabaster SW 7008 is a beautiful warm white. Do I accent the window casings and/or baseboards in a whiter white? I tried classic grey and vanilla milkshake as samples but just to much color for what i want here. The core of our upstairs is Repose Gray, so we would like something that flows with that. The trim in our house is Alabaster. I want to paint my dining room, entryway, and hall. I have it in a north facing room where it almost looks like a warm beige, but in my south facing room it almost appears like a cool colorif there ever was a cool beige. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Alabaster SW 7008 @thenewlywedwards. I second guessed myself and trusted her expertise and hated it. This would be for an exterior trim color. I was thinking about accessible beige white. Off-white usually refers to a color with some yellow in it that would not work with your palette. I know you mentioned SW7014 Eider White, but Im talking maybe something on SW strip #258 (ex. Thank you for your good advice. Can you give me two good choices for rooms without a lot of natural light? As a greige color, Oyster White offers the most subtle hint of this shade possible, if you dont want to commit too heavily to that direction. We are looking to paint the exterior of our home a shade of white that is clean and modern while also blending with the natural limestone in the area. Shoji White has a bit more gray in it and oyster white has a bit more green. Stick with the same Pure White throughout. Hi Angela! Trying to tone down the Tuscan influence =), Hello there, Navajo White SW 6126 does have a lot of yellow in it. They are both members of Benjamin Moore's off-white collection. Skyline Steel SW 1015, Im Currently building a house, I really want a white thats not bright and crisp for my exterior color on hardy plank more of an off white, but Im afraid of it looking yellow. No undertones or fuss, this color is about as crisp as white can get without feeling too stark or blinding. Hi Linda, check out these white/light greiges. Would city loft brighten it up a bit or is it a mistake because it has a different undertone? Mad love. Hi Brenda! Thanks so much KM. Whats the lightest greige or beige or neutral youd recommend that pairs nicely with dover white trim? Hi Jennifer! And Pure White in SW Captivate will be used on all the rest of the . It also is very creamy like Shoji but has a neutral undertone to it, rather than the pink in Shoji. Please keep up the good work youre doing. . Pure White SW 7005 is our cleanest white without any undertones and would complement the other colors/finishes in your home beautifully. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Consider using a flat on your walls and ceiling and then semi-gloss on the trim so the sheen difference is noticeable. What paint color did you choose and are you happy with your decision? Dover White will read as a light yellow and Shoji White can read like a light tan. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. I love both colours and as such have decided to use both throughout the house. Im renovating a tiny (42 sf) bathroom in an old house; gets very little natural light. I havent been able to find any mention of this for a trim color. Those without an eye for color will be confused when seeing the two as they look very similar. Navajo white is pulling too much yellow. Greige is the combination of gray and beige. So, I havent used Ivory Lace very much its pretty and is a bit less cream/yellow than Creamy, but WARMER than White Duck! Hello, We are painting our entire house white and have decided to go with pure white SW7005. I have a lot of mahogany wood and travertine and what to lighten the house and take out some of the yellow. A tint of yellow gives Dover White a brighter look thats soft and inviting. The room has one dormered south-facing window but doesnt get a lot of light. How much more cool do I need to go to balance the warmth of the sun? They are are all pulling a wink yellow in the southern facing light. Hi, I have been having a hard time picking a white to use as a transition from the colors in my living room into my family room. One of the other colors I was considering was gossamer veil. Without the Oxford White Trim, you would probably not even see the grey on its own. Hi Monique! Expansive South and North facing windows and not very sunny/bright in the main rooms. If Classic Gray doesnt hit the spot, check out Benjamin Moore Gray Mist. I was looking at SW Discreet White but couldnt find many in-home examples to know whether it gave off purple vibes. Its soft, green-beige undertone make this hue both stylish and calming. Origami White SW 7636, Hello. Light comes in and hits one LARGE wall. Classic Gray favours a very (very) mild purple undertone that doesnt always show up to the party, and when it does, its quite passive. For the wall, we are considering City Loft or Eider White, would either of that go with Alabaster? The 3 Wicked Whites of the West When it comes to picking a white paint colour for trims, doors and cabinets, there is a fiiiiine-line between what is flexible and what is most definitely not. Alabaster SW 7008 is the lightest of our warm whites so that would work for you. VIOLET. Pure White is definitely MUCH easier to work around and coordinate with! Look at: Thank you very much for your expertise ! This bedroom takes Oyster White in a playful direction with bright and fun Flyway. Any suggestions? A color chip is the best standard to really see a color. What is the inverse of aesthetic white where it is grey with a wink of beige within that LRV? This will probably seem so off base today because everything leans the opposite, but are there any off-white neutral colors that you have used that have green undertones that you would recommend? Classy black and gray? Do you want to cool down with blues and greens, or heat things up with reds and oranges? You will probably want to think about choosing a wall color first! Hi Jenn, take a look at BM White Dove, it could be quite lovely! curious what your thoughts were on those colors for exterior I will have stained wood doors and posts with stone on the house as well, with clay colored windows.