I have floor to ceiling windows on both north and east facing walls. 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. But it also has some subtle green undertones as well. It's the color that I chose to paint most of our NC home including our guest room: I picked some random light off-white colour, tried to change it to another colour, then found and read your blog a billion times only to learn that I chose the Dulux equivalent of Eider White! If youre looking for a hue that feels a little cooler, look no further than Eider White. Sherwin Williams places it in a collection of white paint colors, and not on a light-to-dark card. Hi Linda, check out these white/light greiges. Come on in to learn a little more about me! . Thank you! It is always best to look at color in your lighting. Was considering white duck, alabaster or agreeable gray for exterior. 2. Help! Thanks! Im looking to repaint my entire first floor. Hello, What color white would give somewhat of a difference with pure white while still being classified as a white color? These E-books cover a wide range of topics and are sure to have you refreshing your space and rethinking how you live in your home! Living room and hall/entry will be Shoji White, kitchen will be Gossamer Veil and Dining room: Gauntlet Grey. Add your favorite black for a dramatic and sophisticated look. Wool Skein SW 6148. The flooring, furniture colors, etc. Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams: Top 6 Off-White Paint Colours, MORE likely to last longer than some of the other gray paint colours, dont be tempted to put it on trim or cabinets. Would Eider or Egret white give off a purple vibe in those conditions? I mean, its not OVERLY warm, but it aint cool. Hi Barb! How far into off white? Moderate White has muted undertones that suit a WIDE range of interior finishes. I have Acacia Wood floors in my kitchen, dining and living room and golden oak cabinets in the kitchen. You should read this blog post, it will become your best friend (or I will, one or the other). Treat your kitchen cabinets and trim as architectural details (which they are) and use the same crisp white on all of your trim and cabinetry. I totally agree with Kylie to never use Creamy on trim, doors or cabinets though! We are painting kitchen cabinet white and trying to decide between Alabaster and Pure White. Im so confused. Thinking BM Edgecomb in the hall and family room which is also low light? This virtual consult will allow the designer to see your space and lighting which would be the best option for your project. Creamy #SW7012 We are using SW Pure White for all trim, doors and ceilings. You will probably want to think about choosing a wall color first! Regards, Andrew. Hi Kylie! Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here. Creamy is definitely one of my favourite warm off-white paint colours thats NOT beige or gray! Navajo white is pulling too much yellow. Would Dover white go with Sjohi white or Oyster white? I am looking to brighten/freshen up the place a bit. So, Shoji White and Oyster White are both amazing neutral paint colors. Are you looking for relaxing neutrals? All Rights Reserved. Thank you! It looks great with other grays, especially darker and cooler grays than itself. Those without an eye for color will be confused when seeing the two as they look very similar. 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 . HOWEVER, I prefer the subtle approach of Silver Satin to BOTH of those paint colours. 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. White Duck has maybe a bit more beige in it. I have SW Alabaster trim throughout. Oyster White is a cool color, looking ever-so-slightly gray, while being balanced enough to work as a neutral. Greige is the combination of gray and beige. Thanks for your reply! Your best course of action would be to complement the existing flooring. Thank you for visiting! How did it turn out? I hope that helps! It is also one of the most popular. Ironically, I was this close to going with Shoji White instead. Sherwin Williams Shoji White isn't exactly "white" but it is a creamy and versatile color that you could use in your whole home. Despite the name, Oyster White is actually a light greige paint color. Thanks. You would need to narrow down your color family choices. An off-white hue like Shoji White features warm tones that create a cozy look full of comfort. I need some ideas for new fresh colors for walls and trim or should I just repaint with same colors. Thoughts? Hall leading to bedrooms kind of dim. Thoughts on this? Thanks for sending a note as its comments like yours that help others make up their minds too! Westhighland White #SW7566 Thank You! Hi Constance! Greek Villa #SW7551 You I have no idea what colour to use on the ceiling. Pairing a crisp, clean white like Extra White SW 7006 with Pearly White SW 7009 will allow both your trim and walls to pop. Oyster White has a light reflective value (LRV) of 72. This makes it a fairly light color and puts it just on the borderline of off-white colors, which generally run from a LRV of 73 to 82. Shoji White has a bit more gray in it and oyster white has a bit more green. Is it? White Duck is a unique name for a unique color. Alabaster SW 7008 is a warm white, check out Greek Villa SW 7551 and Origami White SW 7636 for two more options. Whats the lightest greige or beige or neutral youd recommend that pairs nicely with dover white trim? It sounds like we have a similar kitchen and we are thinking of White Duck as well. 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 Nancy! Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. You might choose Oyster White if you need more brightness, or Pale Oak if you want more of a definite greige color. I really like SW Shitaki for the island. Hi Jennifer! Alabaster is too light for me, accessible beige too dark. It has very high ceilings in the main area. Im looking for a white for my walls (living room) but I wanted to see a slight contrast. Help please? It does have a soft purple-pink undertone. When Stevie isnt writing and researching, she likes to knit, crochet, and spin yarn on her antique Great Wheel. Thanks! Should I paint the walls and ceiling the same color? I have a lot of mahogany wood and travertine and what to lighten the house and take out some of the yellow. in the same color. Our kitchen cabinets (new from Kemper) will be Shaker design/White paint color. Look at: Hi, I am seriously considering SW White Duck for my new build. Hi Samsmom, I have the exact issue! Benjamin Moore's Simply White (OC-117) Simply White is possibly the most versatile of all whites. I LOVE White Duckas its the perfect blend of cream with a tan/gray base to calm it down. I actually have an E-design service just for this! When it comes to LRV, it can be tricky to know just where the cut-off is between white, off-white and 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. Thank you. We had initially settled on Benjamin Moores Barren Plain based on the recommendation of a local designer we consulted with who assisted us in selecting our new grey floors and matched it with this colour. Natural Choice is also a bit darker with an LRV of 73, while White Duck has an LRV of 74. Oyster White FULL DETAILS Float into any room painted with this creamy white. You have warm greige and cool greige paint colors. Hi Aida, you are definitely on the right track; a warmer white would work best with a dark brown. Decorated Life is reader-supported. I have also read on just doing one color for baseboards, walls, ceilings in the same white and just changing the paint to a semi-gloss. We are trying to decide on a color for our custom made kitchen cabinets. Kitchen cabinets a white also but what white do you recommend for cabinets that will blend with wall colors and trim. Thanks for the whites education. 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? and that once it was up, she was sure that Id love it. Any suggestion that you may have will be great. We know we dont want a stark white and no yellow undertones either. Pure White SW 7005 is a soft, clean white. https://homeowner.sherwin-williams.com/colorconsult/. I am having kitchen cabinets painted. Oh boy????.. Cheryl. I like alabaster and this article made me think of pure white. Your email address will not be published. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster will make your space bigger and brighter and highlight all the vertical space you have. Its a MODERN take on the heavy rich beiges from the early 2000s. And whatever happened to the ease of builder beige anyways? Oyster White Shoji White has similar undertones, but is much warmer and fleshier when you see it inside. Hi. Alabaster SW 7008 does have a drop of yellow in it so that may not work for you either. In a home that gets ample natural light, painting Oyster White on your exterior will show more of the softer, beige side of Oyster White. Hi Carla! Can you give me two good choices for rooms without a lot of natural light? My thought was to use Pure White on all ceilings, doors, and trim to match the cabinets. Mad love. WhT would be a nice cream color for my cabinets and also what would be a good trim color . Hope this helps! It has a passive warmth which will fall back in north or east-facing light but can lean creamier/warmer in south-facing or afternoon western light. Help? Ive been leaning toward alabaster, but am worried because yea know its a whole house color haha. Pale Oak is a popular light greige color from Benjamin Moore. All of these different white colors serve different purposes. And not BM Grey Owl again, not enough green, as it starts to have purple come out for me in that entry area. My floors are in the honey family and everything that I have tried reads either blue or yellow. Its much more of a true white than Oyster White is. White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. Under bright natural light it will look light beige, with just a slight depth that keeps it from being washed out. Trying to tone down the Tuscan influence =), Hello there, Navajo White SW 6126 does have a lot of yellow in it. I love White Dove Would it work? Might be time to paint. We want to paint our above ground family room. I hard oak flooring. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/virtual-color-consultation. I was thinking about accessible beige white. A stroll through Instagram reveals that Oyster White is very popular for exteriors. OBJECTIVE: warm/cozy/inviting. Get this color in a: Color Sample Paint Sample Interior Paint Exterior Paint Coordinating Colors Analytical Gray SW 7051 Brassy SW 6410 See Oyster White work in any room Living Room Kitchen Bedroom A good comparison/alternative would be Sherwin Williams Toque White which is just a touch warmer. You could also consider it a very light greige color. Let us know when you get a minute, thanks again. And I agree, to sit with those exposures, White Dove could be a nice fit. Want to know which off-whites are best for YOUR room? Our home was built in the 80s and its full of oak oak kitchen cabinets, oak molding, oak beams, and its extremely open to the 2nd floor. Hi Todd, thank you for your note! Neutral Ground SW 7569 Anita Yokotas Favorite Sherwin-Williams Colors. First published in 2019, awesomely updated in 2022. Kylie, I LOVE your articles! I have read so many of your posts and love them! Ive decided on SW White Duck for the walls and Pure White for trim and doors. Honestly, I discovered through SW paint samples, that the more Raw Umber the paint formula has, the more I have issues with those undertones I dislike. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Hi! Let me know when you get a minute and thanks again. I picked a carpet that is very similar to drift of mist, grey with green undertones making it look greige. If your room is south facing, it would be calmer than Creamy, White Duck would be calmer in south-facing light as well (Creamy would look even WARMER in southern light which is a warm yellow light), but if you have a north or east-facing room, you might prefer the warmth of Creamy to balance out that duller light. It is the front runner for my living/dining combination in my Montana town house with south facing windows. Im thinking SW Pure White for the trim. Hi! It is a beige that centers on an orange undertone, but has some red in it and can flash slightly pinkish just to let you know. They have helped me so much and again I am reading them for our new house! Thanks! Creamy is a tricky one on trim/cabinets as it doesnt partner up quite as easily with wall colour options (because of the creamy/yellow in it), its not quite as versatile as the likes of BM White Dove, SW Alabaster and BM Cloud White. I have really enjoyed the colors I have because they are neutral and work with almost any furnishings. Consider soft, muted greens, golden yellows, browns, and blues as part of a meadow or forest palette. I feel like Im unwillingly married to dull colors because of my carpet lol! I have been looking everywhere but havent been able to find much. Hello Kathryn, yes, Alabaster SW 7008 is a beautiful warm white. City Loft seems like it would work well, but you just mentioned a pink tone. How much more cool do I need to go to balance the warmth of the sun? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Itll appear like an ageing white. Oyster White has a light reflective value (LRV) of 72. colors do you suggest go together for walls and cabinets. Pearly White Vs Heron Plume With an LRV of 75, this off-white paint is beautiful and absolutely timeless! Or would you recommend something different than Duck White. I have found that anything in the greyish white family looks terrible against my glazed crown molding. If. White Dove is slightly brighter with a LRV of 85.38 compared to Swiss Coffee's LRV of 83.93. Does Sherwin Williams have a barely off-white that wd work better? This bedroom takes Oyster White in a playful direction with bright and fun Flyway. Shoji White SW 7042, which is a very light greige, would be the best complement to Shiitake SW 9173 for your cabinetry. Would Alabaster be a good choice? VIOLET. Its beautiful together! 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). 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. Ivory Lace #SW7013 My trim is BM white dove and so are my kitchen cabinets. FULL Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams White Duck. Hi Beth! What colors should we consider for kitchen, living and dining area. 4. 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. 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 . 2. Im asking for those of us that have major dislike of pink, purple and/or red undertones, and have major issues with those undertones coming through due to the natural lighting, etc. Classy black and gray? I was wondering if you could comment on SW Natural Choice? A tint of yellow gives Dover White a brighter look thats soft and inviting. A greige is in between a beige and a gray. Awful looking- now have to repaint. I recently painted my exposed beam ceiling dover white and am thinking it is too yellow. And as usual, Im being anal. What is the blue color of island Kylie is sitting on? I used Shoji White in our West-facing foyer with Pure White trim and it has the tiniest hint of green. 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. Going for modern rustic ish. Not long after, I was in my local BM store and he happens to have created his own custom line of greys. Weve just purchased a home that has cherry wood floors. We definitely dont want yellow or cool gray undertones. SW Simply White was recommended to me by a professional for kitchen cabinets. What color of white would be a compliment for the trim? So I need a balance to balance the green, so that it doesnt look gold when the sun hits in the family room. I know a pink undertone can ruin things. I think I want to paint the entire basement the same color, but I am really having a hard time with all the options. For example, warm and cool whites each look better with their respective color palettes. Hello Cindy, take a look at Westhighland White SW 7566. You may want to use SW 7005 Pure White in a flat finish as that would help differentiate it a little bit from the fireplace. Oyster White SW 7637 @lennonnorainteriors. Our home has high cathedral ceilings and bedrooms in the 8ft flat ceilings. The room has one dormered south-facing window but doesnt get a lot of light. I would much rather see you in SW Pure White which is more simple and flexible. Aesthetic White DOES have some warmth, but its nicely subdued by a wink o gray. Hi Kylie! Hi Clarice, Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. You might look at this colour and think, good Lord, what IS she talking about? its that subtle. Additionally we are looking for an exterior trim color that is dark like an architectural bronze found on window frames that would work well with this white primary color on the walls. Origami White SW 7636 @fabulousatanystage . Hello Bonnie, White Duck SW 7010 has a yellow base and can read as a yellow in some lighting, for that reason you may want to consider using Shoji White SW 7041 instead. I dont want a stark contrast, but instead, Id like a white that compliments the shoji walls. Any suggestions? If you have a very cool tone room, Shoji White might be your better bet, because it has a bit less green in its mix to come out. This neutral shade features gray undertones that are perfect for enhancing a space where furniture and decor have primarily cool tones. Watch the video below to find out key elements you need to know about Sherwin Williams Oyster White. Let us know when you get a moment. Id like an all house wall color for a seamless contemporary look that is not bright white. Westhighland White, maybe? Oyster White is a versatile neutral that straddles the fence between off-white and very light greige. They are very informative. And if so, what white do you suggest. Im sorry you had that experience, and I can absolutely imagine how tricky/disappointing it was for you. No undertones or fuss, this color is about as crisp as white can get without feeling too stark or blinding. There are no windows, so we want to keep things light. We cannot stress enough how important it is to not judge a color by how it looks online, colors will look different on every screen. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster SW 7008 will make your space bigger and brighter and taller. Im feeling overwhelmed on colors for my kitchen. The white you choose should depend on the other colors in the room. What light/white color do you recommend for the walls? Hi Kylie, What color trim would you suggest to compliment the SW White Duck walls? Expansive South and North facing windows and not very sunny/bright in the main rooms. Nope, Natural Choice doesnt usually flash pink, if anything it can almost pick up a weee wink o green, so it sounds like youre on the right path! We are a new build I would like to paint everything (upper cabinets, trim, walls) all one color. Compared with most greige colors, it will look creamy or very light beige. Off-whites and pastels have bits of color in their makeup that keep them from looking washed out under bright lighting situations, and coordinate well with different colors. I am so proud of my choice for our new bathroom walls. Thats the lovely Sherwin Williams Cyberspace! FULL Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Creamy, The Best Cream Paint Colours: Benjamin Moore, Aesthetic White is a soft, light beige in the off-white range, but its not just any old beige. Hi Karen! Hello Steve! Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. having a heck of a time choosing a color for my mantle now that I had tile installed in the surround that I think Im about to regret). Im painting the interior walls with city loft, satin finish, emerald paint. ~Kylie. I have Kilim Beige by SW. Is there a search feature on your website to search your blogs? . Aesthetic White, not THAT can lean a weee touch pink. . However, this color is so light that under most lighting conditions, it is going to appear off-white, not greige. Click the following link to get started. I have been looking at Alabaster White, Dover White and Shoji White. Stevie Miller is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience. Alabaster is also much brighter than Oyster White, with a LRV of 82 that sits on the borderline between off-white and true white. There is typical new construction moulding halfway up the wall and it is double story. Hello I have open living room to dining area,also open to the kitchen. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. The existing walls are SW ivorie, which contrast nicely with the trim, but want to change the wall to whitish/beige/greige/neutral color. Thanks! Extra White SW 7006 @vintagevaultannapolis. I am having a hard time deciding the complimentary white for the walls. It isn't white like a domestic duck but more like a wild duck, creamy and pure. Thanks!! Thanks for taking a look and for all the valuable information you provide. Pure White SW 7005 is our cleanest white without any undertones and would complement the other colors/finishes in your home beautifully. Well, we have entered into the Great White Paint Debate at our house. This means that if the light thats shining on your wall happens to have a colour to it, your walls can pick up on that. It is a warm, soft white with enough contrast from Shoji to work on your ceilings. This cool creamy off-white can be used in any room of the home and is suitable for any style of decor. If you love it anyways, then thats cool! Hi Isobel, for a job of this scope and detail, you would benefit best from a one-on-one virtual consult with one of our designers. Hi Kylie, Oyster White lends a luminous softness to this bedroom, paired with a Mink trim. Hi Shanna, City Loft is definitely not white and definitely not cool! Consider using a flat on your walls and ceiling and then semi-gloss on the trim so the sheen difference is noticeable. If you DONT want pink and are okay with a wink of green, SW Drift of Mist is pretty not cold though. The undertones are just enough to keep Oyster White from looking stark or glaring. Or what might be the difference there? I have a combination of very high and low ceilings. If youre new to choosing paint colors, it might surprise you to learn that there isnt just one kind of white paint out there. Modern White SW 6168 is a strong contender but we are unsure if it is the right choice. Hi Laura! My walls in the living room are a Ralph Lauren Suede paint that has a goldish/saddle color. Look at: Check out my affordable and fun E-Design! Classic Gray is a warm gray in the off-white range. Ive also toyed with the idea of BM Seashell It can also flash slightly warm violet (violet-pink) vs cool violet (violet-blue), but Ive never seen it do that to the point where it looks totally pink (whereas the comparable Pale Oak can); its just a slightly warmer violet. Two questions: 1. I cant see it being a big deal for him to switch up. This makes it a fairly light color and puts it just on the borderline of off-white colors, which generally run from a LRV of 73 to 82. Thank you! I like SW White Heron and my husband likes Egret White (too gray with pinky undertones for me). Hi Kylie! Warm whites can only be made by adding a drop of yellow to them. We have light countertops and a medium brown wood floor. Oyster White Compared to White Duck Oyster White has an LRV of 72, making it the brightest of the three colors we were comparing. Oh, and the room has gray carpeting that exactly matches SW Cityscape. I have those dreaded cream / off white cabinets you spoke of. Alabaster SW 7008 @thenewlywedwards. I so enjoy your reviews, Kylie. 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. To me, it is so yellow looking, and I have northern exposure throughout. Its nice and bright for the entry but doesnt call too much attention to itself. Is alabaster too white? And then theres exposure (north/south/east/west facing) which ALL all have their own colour quirks. Natural Choice vs White Duck. We are painting our entire first floor after remodeling our kitchen. Salty Dog is a handsome trim color for this Oyster White kitchen. We werent told the paint brand. I want to paint my dining room, entryway, and hall. Id appreciate any ideas! Here is a quick comparison of the two colors to help you decide which is right for your space: Oyster White: Oyster white is a warm, creamy white with hints of gray and brown. This one is exactly what the color states. I want you to check out SAMPLIZE. In this review, Im going to introduce an interesting color that stands at the borderlines of several of these categories: Oyster White by Sherwin Williams. Looking for an off-white to pair with black windows and gray/taupe rock trim. This value is close enough for me to consider Oyster White to be an off-white color. Is aesthetic white in between? This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. 5 Tips to Choosing an Exterior Paint Colour AND DID YOU KNOW? Off-white colour = higher LRV = more light reflection. I am building a modern house with French white oak flooring, cabinets, beams and ceilings. I got so much going on that choosing a white, off-white, neutral is DAUNTING! What color wall paint is on the first picture on this page, of the bathroom with curvy tub? Would you suggest chatilly lace, oxford white or decorators white. 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. If you like the general look of Silver Satin, but want your walls LIGHTER, Benjamin Moore Calm has a similar approach. He described his colour as a true neutral with no undertones and advised they would work together. As for undertones, it is very similar to White Duck with yellow and greige coming through. Your last comment about.