Hi Sams Mom! We have a finished basement (almoststill a work in progress) and I am trying to freshen it up. I have been looking everywhere but havent been able to find much. We used Wider White in our new home in several rooms to complement Light French Gray which we Love!! Sherwin Williams Origami White is not a paint color that will work in every home as lighting, interior dcor, design layout and the type of fixed elements you have in your home will determine how this paint color will react in your home. Hi! Id like something non yellow that would add a crisp, clean look to the vinyl. Hi Kylie! Oyster White is an exceptionally light greige thats neutral enough to use in any room of the home. Painting sample boards this week to take and view in the rooms. Hi Kylie! Look at: This warm neutral is great for any place where you want to add a hint of barely-there color. It doesn't look white in that sample, but trust meit's a bright white. I just dont want you to be surprised once its on your walls! Dover White will read as a light yellow and Shoji White can read like a light tan. I used Shoji White in our West-facing foyer with Pure White trim and it has the tiniest hint of green. The trim in our house is Alabaster. 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). Was considering white duck, alabaster or agreeable gray for exterior. Were installing a brand new kitchen and weve decided on Iron Ore as the island color. Any suggestions? Looking it up online I see that its from Kelly Moore. Keep an eye out colorful content is on its way to your inbox. WhT would be a nice cream color for my cabinets and also what would be a good trim color . If White Duck is close, but no cigar, check outShoji White, which well take a closer look at below or the gorgeous Benjamin Moore Ballet White. Alabaster could work, but I might also look at SW Pure White . Oyster White SW 7637 However, this color is so light that under most lighting conditions, it is going to appear off-white, not greige. The white you choose should depend on the other colors in the room. Im feeling overwhelmed on colors for my kitchen. In order for the eye to perceive a different color, you would need to pick a color at least two steps darker than SW 7005 Pure White that color would no longer be considered a white. Not much light unless blinds are open wide. It looks great with Pure White for a little bit of contrast. Are there a few options I can start with. Thank you. Side-by-side, Oyster White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. Swiss Coffee is creamier and slightly warmer with stronger yellow and grey undertones. 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. Off-white colour = higher LRV = more light reflection. Oyster White Compared to White Duck Oyster White has an LRV of 72, making it the brightest of the three colors we were comparing. The core of our upstairs is Repose Gray, so we would like something that flows with that. Help? If you want a lighter shade, more in the WHITE range, check out Sherwin Williams Alabaster or Dover White. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster will make your space bigger and brighter and highlight all the vertical space you have. Navajo White SW 6126 and Pure White SW 7005 are two colors that we reference almost daily -they are timeless. 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? Friends that came over said it looked dingy in natural light and they were right. Trying to tone down the Tuscan influence =), Hello there, Navajo White SW 6126 does have a lot of yellow in it. Its betwee Sherwin Williams Extra White and Sherwin Williams Pure White. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. 2. I need some ideas for new fresh colors for walls and trim or should I just repaint with same colors. We have dark Floors with our trim in BM Decorators White. 2023 Kylie M. Interiors / All Rights Reserved / Website Design by. Im enjoying your comments as I read other peoples posts. Thank you Warm whites can only be made by adding a drop of yellow to them. Oh boy????.. They are are all pulling a wink yellow in the southern facing light. I sampled some greiges but they just dont seem to work with my furnishings and fixed elements. You would need to narrow down your color family choices. This is also a great color option for trim! 4. If Eider White looks too gray check out Shoji White SW 7042 or Aesthetic White SW 7035. Thank you for your help. Sherwin Williams Shoji White isn't exactly "white" but it is a creamy and versatile color that you could use in your whole home. Im looking to repaint my entire first floor. Sherwin Williams Oyster White has an LRV of 74.23, which makes it nearly identical to White Duck. Hi Jennifer! You can schedule a real-time appointment with a designer when you sign up. 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 You can always paint furniture and shelving to suit your tastes. He recommended one of his which I can only describe as a very pale light grey. Moderate White has muted undertones that suit a WIDE range of interior finishes. Under bright natural light it will look light beige, with just a slight depth that keeps it from being washed out. 47K views 2 years ago Today's color review is Sherwin Williams White Duck, I'm going to show you the undertones of this paint color, why it's not off-white, and I'm going to give you three tips. Hi, I am building a new home and looking to have white cabinets and was wondering what Hello, were repainting the house and currently have dover white as the trim/door color. Best postEVER! Im about to start painting my house. Our perimeter cabinets are SW Pure White, island color is SW Mindful Gray, countertops are Cambria Torquay, and backsplash is light marble subway. 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. Wondering if you could make a recommendation on the best exterior shade of white. Theres really no limits on how you can use it. 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. What ceiling, wall and trim color would you suggest for the basement. I appreciate your feedback. Oyster White is an off-white color softly shaded with beige and gray. Hi Kylie, What color trim would you suggest to compliment the SW White Duck walls? Whereas you can get a more neutral approach with Benjamin Moore Ballet White or Sherwin Williams White Duck, Shoji has that wink of green that makes some people nervous. We want a white color for the walls and are leaning towards the Eider White, Pure White or Alabaster. Salty Dog is a handsome trim color for this Oyster White kitchen. Panda White SW 6147 FULL Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams White Duck. Let us know when you get a minute, thanks again. 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. 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. Can you give me guidance? I guess you call that griege. Any of which would be a beautiful complement to Urbane Bronze SW 7048. Would Alabaster be a good trim and cabinet choice? I mean, its not OVERLY warm, but it aint cool. Any suggestions? What is the inverse of aesthetic white where it is grey with a wink of beige within that LRV? Lets take a look at Oyster White in action to gather inspiration for our own projects! Shoji White vs. Im renovating a tiny (42 sf) bathroom in an old house; gets very little natural light. 5 Tips to Choosing an Exterior Paint Colour AND DID YOU KNOW? Any suggestions. I have really enjoyed the colors I have because they are neutral and work with almost any furnishings. What trim would you recommend with BM Feather Down? Is it possible to have a green undertone and still look in style, fresh & good with SW Pure White? Shoji White has maybe a bit more gray in it. Would you spend the extra $1,700 to do 3-tone (white ceilings) or is White Duck light enough to not really matter if the ceiling is the same color as the walls? Origami White SW 7636, Hello. Here are color suggestions for off-whites with a warm golden/yellow undertone that may work better with your warm tile. Natural Choice SW 7011 Hi Kylie, Thank you!! A tint of yellow gives Dover White a brighter look thats soft and inviting. A pastel greige, if you will. Kim, Hello Kim, check out these subtle whites they have a touch of gray in them and will complement Iron Ore SW 7069 beautifully. Hi Constance! Whether its trim or the entire wall, this inviting shade adds a sense of ease. I am having kitchen cabinets painted. Hi. I love Creamy White and now I have a new favoriteWhite Duck or may be Aesthetic White? This virtual consult will allow the designer to see your space and lighting which would be the best option for your project. It is always best to look at color in your lighting. Look at you go isnt colour a wonderful thing?!!! 1. We changed our countertops to a honed black granite and our floors will be black rectified porcelain tile (resembles burnt wood). Any suggestions? Its soft, green-beige undertone make this hue both stylish and calming. I painted samples of Benjamin Moores White Dove and Simply White. High Reflective White in SW Emerald paint will be used on all the trim, wainscoting, and ceilings throughout the main level. Now you know the hallmarks of greige paint colors, a greige is cooler than a beige but warmer than gray. Add all of those things together, along with the needs of your furnishings and your personal tastes lets just say that off-whites are tricky. This is a learn-to-decorate blog, not a look-what-Kylie-can-do blog. Dori. How far into off white? Oyster White lends a glow to this shiplap while still subtly contrasting the white trim. So its not that its BAD, it can just be limiting for other choices Featured Color: Alabaster SW 7008 Alabaster 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. Test Before Buying a Lot of Paint Benjamin Moore's Simply White (OC-117) Simply White is possibly the most versatile of all whites. Alabaster is a popular white paint from Sherwin Williams and its in the Color ID: Nurturer collection with Oyster White. Add your favorite black for a dramatic and sophisticated look. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster SW 7008 will make your space bigger and brighter and taller. Heres a good shot showing Aesthetic White with a few other off-whites (and Sherwin Williams Pure White), Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White: Paint Color Review. Just dont want an ugly, muddy army-like green either. Hi Carla! Any gray (even warm ones) will have blue, purple, green, or a mix of those undertones and Classic Gray is no exception (read more about that here). Modern White SW 6168 is a strong contender but we are unsure if it is the right choice. Oyster White lends a luminous softness to this bedroom, paired with a Mink trim. Swiss Coffee and White Dove are very similar colors with subtle differences. Hi Lisa, yes, that could be quite pretty! Consider pairing Alabaster with a clean, crisp white like Pure White SW 7005 Pure White or Extra White SW 7006 on your trim to bring ever more light into your space. I was thinking about accessible beige white. I have a combination of very high and low ceilings. Your best course of action would be to complement the existing flooring. Consider using either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either one will pop. The molding looks great with the suede paint but, will be touching the wall where I need to paint my transition color. Hi Kylie, I have been trying to choose a white BM for new construction entry way and hallways. Hi Nita! Stucco SW 7568, I am using iron ore for my trim on my exterior. This bedroom takes Oyster White in a playful direction with bright and fun Flyway. Just joking, NOBODY wants builder beige to come back. 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. Thank you. Itll appear like an ageing white. Looking for a color that would look soft on exterior ad be complimented by a clean white trim. Ive also toyed with the idea of BM Seashell The ceilings are 7-1/2 ft. high. Splashes of blue touches of violet, hints of green or even PINK off-whites are DAMN hard to choose. Im considering Benjamin Moore Halo on our walls (many other whites we have tested are too sterile/stark in our home). 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. An off white color can only be created by adding yellow. Alabaster is itself a nice coordinating color for Oyster White if youd like to pair them up. The last designer I used (NOT Kylie) insisted that Id love Creamy on my interior doors and trim despite me not feelin it. My thought was to use Pure White on all ceilings, doors, and trim to match the cabinets. We are in the middle of a major renovation and have finally picked our colours. I have found that anything in the greyish white family looks terrible against my glazed crown molding. I hope that helps! 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. Creamy is definitely one of my favourite warm off-white paint colours thats NOT beige or gray! Ive looked at Aesthetic White and Shoji White but keep coming back to Duck White. City Loft seems like it would work well, but you just mentioned a pink tone. Hi Todd, thank you for your note! Hi! Something else? Will shoji white go with it? So, Shoji White and Oyster White are both amazing neutral paint colors. Shoji White SW 7042, which is a very light greige, would be the best complement to Shiitake SW 9173 for your cabinetry. Thanks. Thank you, Ill order the stick-on samples when I hear back from you. You will probably want to think about choosing a wall color first! Check out these warm greiges below, they will never read yellow: If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. It isn't white like a domestic duck but more like a wild duck, creamy and pure. Consider yourself warned. Hi Kylie. As an Amazon Associate decoratedlife.com earns from qualifying purchases. What finish would be nice for the walls? Halo Would you rather have a white with the flexibility of a 10-year-old gymnast or a white as flexible as an 80-year-old armchair aficionado? White Duck has a little gray, and beige mixed together but watch what happens when I compare this paint color with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace in the video down below. Thank you! Consider sticking with Pure White SW 7005 as your option it is a clean white without any undertones. Alabaster SW 7008 @thenewlywedwards. Were now looking for a nice complimentary white for the cabinets. The insight you give about undertones and room exposures is so helpful. and bedrooms City Loft We have Venetian Gold granite, which would be better for that countertop? Hi Lea! Well, pat on the back for me. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Oh, and the room has gray carpeting that exactly matches SW Cityscape. I want to lean cool (no cream) and in the SW brochure, City Loft falls under a Cool White..so, Im a tad confused. However, if you look very closely, Oyster White leans just slightly grayer. . You seem to really like white duck Can you provide insight? Hmmmm, is there any way you can ask him to NOT use Snowbound? and a brown rood. Thanks! You might look at this colour and think, good Lord, what IS she talking about? its that subtle. For the wall, we are considering City Loft or Eider White, would either of that go with Alabaster? Its my office, so I know Im going to win the argument (wink wink), but I would love to hear your thoughts on White Heron. Black and white is a classic because it works! 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. I have SW Alabaster trim throughout. I have Kilim Beige by SW. Alabaster SW 7008, which has a subtle warm undertone, would be the best choice for your basement. A lot of popular beige paint colours have a slightly golden, yellow-orange undertone to them. Yes we do, check out Rarified Air SW 6525 and Snowdrop SW 6511 for two whites with a hint of blue in them. I feel like Im unwillingly married to dull colors because of my carpet lol! What would be a good greige that is on the warm side, without yellow? I dont want grey or cream for the walls, i wanted white. Silver Satin is the grayest of the bunch, being a soft, slightly warm gray, but it DOES have a sneaky undertone to consider. I was told it doesnt have undertones. SW 7008 Alabaster would be a much better option as it is a hair darker than SW 7005 Pure White and would complement the warm undertones in your granite. It, which in between those two colors would you recommend? My floors are in the honey family and everything that I have tried reads either blue or yellow. Hi! I have those dreaded cream / off white cabinets you spoke of. 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. Id recommend giving it a try! This home uses Oyster White and Coastal Plain to accent the natural beauty of hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. It sounds like we have a similar kitchen and we are thinking of White Duck as well. I LOVE White Duckas its the perfect blend of cream with a tan/gray base to calm it down. Id appreciate any ideas! But they both are great on walls, cabinets, and exteriors. As always, thanks for a fabulous review, and timely for me, because I am returning to whites over some grays. Natural Choice SW 7011 Any recommendations are appreciated. Kylie, I LOVE your articles! Pure white on trim, Dorian gray or silver mist for *shutters possibly pavestone if using white duck or alabaster( *only two in front its a cottage) and silver mist on door. 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). I cant recall why I went with Aesthetic White but I honestly dont think I could have gone wrong with either one. Consider using that same palette when you repaint no need to reinvent the wheel. Thanks!! Hi Lisa! 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. Light comes in and hits one LARGE wall. Visualize, coordinate, and order color samples here. Oyster White has a light reflective value (LRV) of 72. While it's light enough to be an off-white, it has enough depth to function as a color. You should read this blog post, it will become your best friend (or I will, one or the other). Any comments about that color? As such, it can serve in situations designed for either type of color. Pearly White Vs Heron Plume With an LRV of 75, this off-white paint is beautiful and absolutely timeless! I want to paint my dining room, entryway, and hall. Thanks! ??? Mad love. It looks great with other grays, especially darker and cooler grays than itself. The entryway and dining room get good natural light and the hallway is darker of course. Maybe I should choose pure white? Thank You! Is there a search feature on your website to search your blogs? Ive tried Aesthetic White, White Heron, Origami White, Cloud White and China White. Thank you! Its nice and bright for the entry but doesnt call too much attention to itself. Not long after, I was in my local BM store and he happens to have created his own custom line of greys. I wish you would always put the paint colors directly below a picture. Benjamin Moore, in some lights, Classic Gray can look quite greige, but really, its a warm gray, while Classic Gray FAVOURS gray, it never looks icy cold like traditional gray paint colours, White Duck has an LRV of 74, so it really is on the border of off-white and light, offering CONTRAST with trim without visual WEIGHT, its great if youre looking for a warm, but not OBVIOUSLY beige, gray or creamy neutral, like Aesthetic White (coming shortly), its one of the few options with no obvious undertone to wrestle with, in the above photo, White Duck is shown with Benjamin Moore, Silver Satin has an LRV of 76, so its sittin pretty in the off-white range, because its a warm gray, Silver Satin will come up a bit warmer in a, Silver Satin looks pretty with Sherwin Williams, theyre more affordable than the samples pots/rollers/foam boards that are needed for traditional paint sampling, If you keep the samples on their white paper, you can move them around the room, Creamy has an LRV Of 81, which is an UBER fab off-white depth, on the, Creamy has enough warmth to be OBVIOUS without being obnoxiously yellow, especially compared to, Aesthetic White has an LRV of 73, so its another on-the-border colour, but I still find that it gives a fab off-white look with no obvious green/purple/blue/colour in it, Its nice for a north-facing room for a neutral, but not particularly warm NOR cold look. 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 means that if the light thats shining on your wall happens to have a colour to it, your walls can pick up on that. Hi Clarice, Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Hi Debra! Its a MODERN take on the heavy rich beiges from the early 2000s. Greige is the combination of gray and beige. Thanks for your reply! Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Im so confused. Thanks in advance! I love your post and information. White is often thought of as a simple color, but with tons of tints and tones to choose from, this classic hue proves theres more than meets the eye. Look at: Shes also an artist with a passion for color, and exploring the relationship between color and emotions. It also is very creamy like Shoji but has a neutral undertone to it, rather than the pink in Shoji. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Stick with the same Pure White throughout. Our painter coincidentally chose Alabaster as an option. This one is exactly what the color states. These colours are relatively neutral, but that doesnt mean theyre fool-proof (as there are no fool-proof neutrals). I really do not want to paint the wall a true white as that would be to much of a contrast against the suede paint. Well, its not that it doesnt look PRETTY (as I LOVE Creamy), but its not as versatile as some other white/off-whites. Hello Steve! Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Looking for something neutral that isnt gray or beige. 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. If you like the general look of Silver Satin, but want your walls LIGHTER, Benjamin Moore Calm has a similar approach. 3. HOWEVER, I prefer the subtle approach of Silver Satin to BOTH of those paint colours. Eider White SW 7014 is a light greige and has some gray in it. Hi, I am seriously considering SW White Duck for my new build. Would White Duck walls go with Alabaster trim? Like White Dove, it has a warm undertone but it's a bit lighter and brighter. Were rounding up our top five shades to help you find the perfect white for your next project. and that once it was up, she was sure that Id love it. This color is on-trend and has a big fan following thanks to its ability to offer warmth without straying into the yellow section of the color wheel. Thanks! The room has one sliding glass door that is the only source of natural light, and it faces exactly southwest. Natural Choice is also a bit darker with an LRV of 73, while White Duck has an LRV of 74. You have a classic color combination that will look good forever. Awful looking- now have to repaint. . I like SW White Heron and my husband likes Egret White (too gray with pinky undertones for me). Thanks so much KM. Thanks! ?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. I feel like Im on track with my choices. Let us know when you get a moment. This value is close enough for me to consider Oyster White to be an off-white color. Would city loft brighten it up a bit or is it a mistake because it has a different undertone? We think either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either would work as they are both clean, crisp whites. I am so proud of my choice for our new bathroom walls. It is not stark at all; compare Pure White to High Reflective White SW 7757 and you will be able to see the softness and warmth in Pure White. I am looking to brighten/freshen up the place a bit. White Duck has maybe a bit more beige in it. Im trying to find more information on SW City Loft. Neutral Ground SW 7569 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. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Natural Choice in SW Captivate will be used on the living room walls. Do I accent the window casings and/or baseboards in a whiter white? We are using SW Pure White for all trim, doors and ceilings. Is aesthetic white in between? You have warm greige and cool greige paint colors. Learn how your comment data is processed. Our kitchen cabinets (new from Kemper) will be Shaker design/White paint color. Would Dover white go with Sjohi white or Oyster white? Kylie, I am trying to choose an exterior color. Hi Kylie, Pairing a crisp, clean white like Extra White SW 7006 with Pearly White SW 7009 will allow both your trim and walls to pop. Hi Peggy! Only a blue/grayish velvet sofa.