The photo below shows it at its grayest. I appreciate your feedback. Any suggestion that you may have will be great. What color should I use on Ceiling, and color for trim? You could definitely do a monochromatic palette with Greek Villa SW 7551 and you are correct; paint the trim in a semi-gloss sheen and paint walls and ceilings in a flat sheen. Shoji White vs. Thank you Thanks so much! Pale Oak is a popular light greige color from Benjamin Moore. Oyster White Shoji White has similar undertones, but is much warmer and fleshier when you see it inside. and bedrooms City Loft Sherwin Williams Oyster White is a greige, not an off-white paint color. White Duck is too yellow for the cabinets. All Rights Reserved. White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. It is a warm, soft white with enough contrast from Shoji to work on your ceilings. If you DONT want pink and are okay with a wink of green, SW Drift of Mist is pretty not cold though. The White Duck with the Edgecomb Gray is beautiful. It is likely that this will be the trim color for the inside of the house. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I need some ideas for new fresh colors for walls and trim or should I just repaint with same colors. White Duck has maybe a bit more beige in it. I have no idea what colour to use on the ceiling. 1. My floors are in the honey family and everything that I have tried reads either blue or yellow. Kylie, Hi love the idea of Creamy with Pure White trim, no crown molding like your house, so for the ceiling what color?? Would you suggest chatilly lace, oxford white or decorators white. Hi, I am building a new home and looking to have white cabinets and was wondering what We have oak trim, a large brick fireplace in taupe and cream bri ck, burgandy leather furniture oatmeal colored carpet. Thank you! Let us know when you get a minute. It's the color that I chose to paint most of our NC home including our guest room: 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. ( 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. (Wall tile, fixtures & wood trim will be white-white.) Hi Chelle, There is no way to tone down the red in a cherry floor. Thank you! Well, pat on the back for me. I have found that anything in the greyish white family looks terrible against my glazed crown molding. Hi, I am seriously considering SW White Duck for my new build. Im about to start painting my house. Is it? Yes we do, check out Rarified Air SW 6525 and Snowdrop SW 6511 for two whites with a hint of blue in them. I have mad love (as you would say) for classic gray and dying to try. Would Alabaster be a good trim and cabinet choice? What color wall paint is on the first picture on this page, of the bathroom with curvy tub? Hi Ann, Yes, Shoji White SW 7042 would look great with both the Iron Ore trim and the griege tones in your stonework. 3. I mean, he might save money buying it in HUGE bulk, but in the end, its you whos paying for it and I wouldnt do it Or if you have to have it, I might look at softer greige, warm gray and cool gray colours . A greige is in between a beige and a gray. 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. Tricorn Black is a lovely traditional partner for Oyster White on this porch. I like alabaster and this article made me think of pure white. Get your SAMPLIZE PEEL & STICK samples of Kylie Ms recommended colors. To me, it is so yellow looking, and I have northern exposure throughout. Hi Kylie! Id love to use Chantilly lace but unfortunately too bright for the open floor plan kitchen. My trim is BM white dove and so are my kitchen cabinets. I wish you would always put the paint colors directly below a picture. Kylie M Interiors, Edesign expert talks about one of the best neutral paint colours - Sherwin Williams White Duck. Looking it up online I see that its from Kelly Moore. 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 actually have an E-design service just for this! I like SW White Heron and my husband likes Egret White (too gray with pinky undertones for me). Thinking BM Edgecomb in the hall and family room which is also low light? 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 feel like Im unwillingly married to dull colors because of my carpet lol! Hi Penny, we have a color Assessible Beige SW 7036, there is no white in the name and it is definitely not white. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. This bedroom takes Oyster White in a playful direction with bright and fun Flyway. FULL Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray. Alabaster SW 7008 does have a drop of yellow in it so that may not work for you either. Mi have warm wood floors I have sampled Shoji and Natural Chouce, and Natural Ground. 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. 2. Salty Dog is a handsome trim color for this Oyster White kitchen. Alabaster SW 7008 is a warm white, check out Greek Villa SW 7551 and Origami White SW 7636 for two more options. I currently have Creamy White trim throughout the main house. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. 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. Thank you for all the useful tips when considering paint colors. I was told it doesnt have undertones. Let us know when you get a minute, thanks again. What do you think about these 3? You might choose Oyster White if you need more brightness, or Pale Oak if you want more of a definite greige color. We are a new build I would like to paint everything (upper cabinets, trim, walls) all one color. Hi Jennifer! Both are balanced, light neutrals that can serve in a lot of the same decor situations. I dont have much time to decide Hi Lisa, yes, that could be quite pretty! Thanks! Order some free sample chips from our website to determine which color will work best for you. Hi! Sherwin Williams Moderate White: Paint Colour Review. Alabaster Perfect bright creamy white, similar (if not identical) to Benjamin Moore White Dove. ~Kylie. Navajo White SW 6126 and Pure White SW 7005 are two colors that we reference almost daily -they are timeless. 2. Eider White SW 7014 is a light greige and has some gray in it. Having used this colour in my brothers house (not shown above, pictures are coming soon), Ive been able to see firsthand how it shifts from a beige-greige blend (but never definitively gray or beige) into a really subdued, neutralized cream. Aesthetic White, not THAT can lean a weee touch pink. If you pay attention to color design trends, white has been a top color choice for both Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore as their "Color of the Year.". I am looking to paint the interior in an off white color . I bought new interior doors in the Greek Villa and want to paint the door casings and walls in the same Greek Villa. Hi Monique! I'm so glad you're here! We think either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either would work as they are both clean, crisp whites. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. Any comments about that color? My walls in the living room are a Ralph Lauren Suede paint that has a goldish/saddle color. Not stark, but also dont want it to look like a dirty white. Natural Choice is also a bit darker with an LRV of 73, while White Duck has an LRV of 74. I painted my fireplace Pure White. Hi Pam! Your best course of action would be to complement the existing flooring. Its nice and bright for the entry but doesnt call too much attention to itself. Check out my White Duck Colour Review VIDEO! Itll appear like an ageing white. Click HERE or on the above image to see the available packages! Well, its not that it doesnt look PRETTY (as I LOVE Creamy), but its not as versatile as some other white/off-whites. 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. Thanks! 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. In fact, at first glance, these two colors may look similar because they both have greige undertones. Best regards, Walls are currently Navajo white. 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. Westhighland White, maybe? So Im thinking of trying to combat it with a green undertone but not like Revere Pewter, that just doesnt have enough green undertone. Our house is furnished mostly in warm, natural colors e.g., orange, yellow, shades of brown, and reds. Oyster White is an off-white color softly shaded with beige and gray. Your email address will not be published. And I agree, to sit with those exposures, White Dove could be a nice fit. How did it turn out? Classic Gray is a warm gray in the off-white range. Do you want to cool down with blues and greens, or heat things up with reds and oranges? Heron Plume SW 6070 I LOVE White Duckas its the perfect blend of cream with a tan/gray base to calm it down. Sherwin Williams Oyster White leans on the cool side of greiges, but you cannot say that without pairing it with other colors. Shoji White has a bit more gray in it and oyster white has a bit more green. Why do you not recommend on cabinets? Swiss Coffee and White Dove are very similar colors with subtle differences. 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. I have Kilim Beige by SW. Look at: Hi Christina! Is it possible to have a green undertone and still look in style, fresh & good with SW Pure White? We have dark Floors with our trim in BM Decorators White. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Natural Choice vs White Duck. You seem to really like white duck Can you provide insight? Oooo Diana, Kilim definitely has undertones! Off-white colour = higher LRV = more light reflection. Ironically, I was this close to going with Shoji White instead. Would White Duck walls go with Alabaster trim? Without actually seeing the colours, I would just have no way of knowing! Thanks for your reply! If your doors are Greek Villa you would want to paint all of the architectural trim (baseboards/windows etc.) Thank you. What paint color did you choose and are you happy with your decision? Since we will have quartz countertops and gray floors, I am looking for a warm white, but without yellows. For example. In 2016, Alabaster was the Sherwin-Williams COTY and Simply White was Benjamin Moore's Top Color. What light/white color do you recommend for the walls? Thank you for your help. Yes, Alabaster SW 7008 would look great in your family room. Natural Choice Vs White Duck Another pastel and off-white on the list, SW White Duck has an LRV of 74 making it an absolute warm-toned paint color to be used in homes. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Hi Joe! Your last comment about. Hi I am thinking of painting my open space living/kitchen area Alabaster. And if this is your first time to my blog the Ginger likes to hear herself talk (or type). They have helped me so much and again I am reading them for our new house! Were installing a brand new kitchen and weve decided on Iron Ore as the island color. I was told that it was her go to for trim Panda White SW 6147 hah, that is so interesting! Repose Gray SW 7015 I am planning on using BM Cloud White for all of the trim as well as the kitchen and family room cabinetry. 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. But they both are great on walls, cabinets, and exteriors. 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. Also, I am torn on the new trend of painting trim, base, and crown the same as the wall color. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. We are converting our basement into a den and full bath. Are there a few options I can start with. Our perimeter cabinets are SW Pure White, island color is SW Mindful Gray, countertops are Cambria Torquay, and backsplash is light marble subway. Is there a search feature on your website to search your blogs? I thought I had decided on Eider White, but after looking at photos online, I am afraid it will appear light gray in low light. in the same color. Id recommend giving it a try! I figured Id just pop in and check you out ;). Changed my lighting to daylight bulbs throughout an open floor plan and changed trim from BM white dove to SW Alabaster then painted entry, kitchen, dining room and hallway in BM Revere Pewter lrv 55 (mixed at BM) thinking it would hold truer to a green-gray. What colors should we consider for kitchen, living and dining area. It is gray enough to use as a neutral, but it is still warm. 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! Both colors highlight the natural beauty of the wood countertops and flooring. Am I the only one that is looking for a green undertone? What is the inverse of aesthetic white where it is grey with a wink of beige within that LRV? The adjoining hallway is Macadamia. I have heard people being disappointed on their selection of white as it often (once painted on all the surfaces) seems to glare and beam. I have a lot of mahogany wood and travertine and what to lighten the house and take out some of the yellow. Oyster White SW 7637 Im looking for a white for my walls (living room) but I wanted to see a slight contrast. Hi Robin! This home uses Oyster White and Coastal Plain to accent the natural beauty of hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. Compared with most greige colors, it will look creamy or very light beige. What color white would comment and make brighter but not to white where it would bother eyes? ty so much I have been reading many blogs and you seem like the best person to ask lol. City Loft seems like it would work well, but you just mentioned a pink tone. There is typical new construction moulding halfway up the wall and it is double story. Hi Todd, thank you for your note! Wondering if you could make a recommendation on the best exterior shade of white. It also is very creamy like Shoji but has a neutral undertone to it, rather than the pink in Shoji. It has very high ceilings in the main area. I dont want grey or cream for the walls, i wanted white. Thanks!!!! I want to paint my home office an off white thate neutral but leaning very slightly warm (NO yellow) because we have a Boring Beige sofa we have to keep. 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. and a brown rood. if so which shade would work? Trying to tone down the Tuscan influence =), Hello there, Navajo White SW 6126 does have a lot of yellow in it. Can you suggest a trim colour that would work with all these colours? However, if you look very closely, Oyster White leans just slightly grayer. Oyster White is a warm off-white. Natural Choice SW 7011 Only a blue/grayish velvet sofa. Silver Satin is the grayest of the bunch, being a soft, slightly warm gray, but it DOES have a sneaky undertone to consider.