The Best White Paint Colors from Sherwin Williams: Emerald Designer Edition
A new world of whites to sample & compare
White Snow, Cold Foam, Cheviot, Frost Bite – is one of these white paint colors the perfect shade for your rooms, cabinets, trims, or exterior?
Sherwin Williams already has some of the best, most popular white paint colors, and their Emerald Designer Edition raises the bar. While Pure White, Alabaster, and Extra White continue to top the lists, these newer whites give them a run for their money.
All that being said, these new whites come at a price (which we’ll get into below). And the cost might be the ONLY THING holding these colors back from being the top white paint colors on the market because otherwise, they’re pretty friggin’ awesome.
But before we get into price, let’s talk about HOW TO find the best white paint color for your project. Here’s what you should do before
you start slappin’ paint on the walls…
1. FIND THE WHITEST WHITE IN THAT BRAND
This is the white you’ll compare every other white to. Here’s a list of each brand’s WHITEST whites.
2. GRAB A FEW COMPARABLE SHADES OF WHITE
Find whites that are similar to the one you’re looking at. Four comparable whites are ideal.
Why?
The best way to pick a white paint color is by comparing options. Don’t read the label or compare it to white paper or your pasty white legs (or is it just me that has these?). Instead, do the above and make your white paint-pickin’ life a heck of a lot easier.
I also have an awesome blog post on how to pick the best white paint color, as well as others. Don’t worry, I’ll also include a full list at the end of this blog post, just because I love you.
One more important thing…
Because I never stop talking in real life, either.
THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN SHERWIN WILLIAMS EMERALD PAINT
The fact that you can only get these whites in the Emerald line is one of the things that sets them apart from the other whites. However, this isn’t bad, and I’ll tell you why.
- Sherwin Williams Emerald Edition paint is HIGH-QUALITY paint.
- High-quality paint usually = high-end results*, high-quality paint often goes further (as much as 50+ sq ft more coverage) and hides better (covers your old color).
- This could save you from needing two to three additional coats or buying an extra gallon of paint to achieve the desired coverage.
Keep the above in mind if you feel a little sticker shock. If you have a tight budget, you might explore their regular line of white paint colors (which are just as awesome).
I think the price is the ONE thing that will stop these colors from being the head honchos of the white world – these whites aren’t accessible to everyone wanting to paint.
But why do these new whites go further and cover better?
GOOD QUESTION! Every paint color starts with a base in the can when you first take it off the shelf. The BASE of these new whites is whiter and purer.
*I haven’t tried this paint yet. I don’t get paid for any paint color reviews on my site – no financial contribution, free product samples, or even a virtual high-five or complimentary case of wine. Therefore, I offer my honesty, knowledge of colors, hands-on experience, and research.
BTW, I’m putting these whites in order of flexibility and my level of excitement at their arrival on the paint scene!
1. SHERWIN WILLIAMS WHITE SNOW 9541: REVIEW
I haven’t been this excited about white since I popped open my last bottle of Riesling (which means I was excited this morning last night). Seriously, though, I’m SO jacked about this white – the paint world has been waiting for one like this (or maybe it’s just me…)
WHAT’S THE LRV OF WHITE SNOW?
White Snow has an LRV of 90. Not a true white paint color, but getting up there. With an LRV of 90 and minimal undertones, you can expect White Snow to act more or less like a standard shade of white (compared to softer whites that show a more obvious creaminess or gray undertone).
And yippeekiyay, I finally have a few photos to share with you…
The above exterior uses White Snow on the trim, Benjamin Moore Classic Gray on the siding, and Charcoal Slate on the front door. Cute as a button!
I’m a dork and mislabelled these samples. The far left is White Snow, the middle is Chantilly Lace (I’M ONLY ONE WOMAN!)
While neither is true white, White Snow is most comparable to Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace…
Paint Color Review of Chantilly Lace
As for the type of undertones you can expect, White Snow isn’t obviously warm or cold – in the words of the Late Great Goldilocks, it’s juuuuust right. Okay, so maybe it offers a very slight warmth, but it’s negligible—and that’s an overstatement.
WHAT PAINT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO SW WHITE SNOW?
Again, comparison is key, especially if you’re new to paint colors! As mentioned above, Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace is a great comparison. Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is also similar but whiter than White Snow. Comparing the two helps show off the very slight warmth in White Snow…
Paint Color Review of High Reflective White
SUMMARY
I’m in love with this color, and if it weren’t for the price, I’d recommend it more often. I think White Snow will be a popular choice for trims, cabinets, walls, and exteriors, and maybe even take over from Sherwin Williams High Reflective White (which has SW employees worldwide cheering for joy…long story). However, the price tag will hold back a heck of a lot of people. And I get it; this stuff ain’t cheap.
Sherwin Williams White Snow’s Review
If not for the price tag, I think White Snow could be the next big white.
If you love White Snow, compare it to my other favorite white paint colors in my CURATED PEEL & STICK COLOR COLLECTION!
2. SHERWIN WILLIAMS COLD FOAM 9504: REVIEW
While Cold Foam is sure to make its mark, it has a serious consideration…
WHAT’S THE LRV OF COLD FOAM?
Cold Foam has an LRV of 84, making it a soft white – not true or bright. Soft whites are less likely to look like ‘traditional shades of white’ as their gentle approach isn’t as stark or clean.
WHAT ARE COLD FOAM’S UNDERTONES?
As for temperature and undertones, Cold Foam is a soft, warm white paint color. To say it has a yellow undertone would be right. To some, it might be subtle; to others, way too strong. It’s open to perception, but compare it to Frost Bite (which we’re looking at shortly), and you’ll see the shift from subtle to not-so-subtle.
Remember, comparing paint colors is the BEST way to find your best shade.
Cold Foam’s soft, creamy warmth makes it a pretty option if you want your walls, trims, and cabinets to be the same color.
My only real hesitation with Cold Foam is that the yellow in it looks a bit…off to me. There’s something that gives me a vibe I can’t quite put my finger on – probably wouldn’t stop me though.
Sample carefully.
WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH COLD FOAM?
Cold Foam is a soft, warm white, and loves earth tones and other muted, subtle colors. It doesn’t pair as well with more ‘colorful,’ high chroma colors.
Cold Foam & Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige
WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO SW COLD FOAM?
Cold Foam is like an improved Greek Villa. If you love Greek Villa, I’m not trying to cause a throw-down, I’m just saying it’s even nicer because it’s more muted and softer – it’s not trying as hard. It has more warmth than Sherwin Williams Pure White and is the most comparable to the gorgeous alternative, Sherwin Williams Alabaster…
Paint Color Review of Pure White
In the above photo, you’re looking at Sherwin Williams Alabaster. Cold Foam is certainly along similar lines.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Cold Foam
SUMMARY
Cold Foam has some great things going for it, particularly its muted warmth. I think that if its LRV were two-three points higher, it would be perfect to take over from Sherwin Williams Pure White as my GO-TO white paint color.
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3. SHERWIN WILLIAMS CHEVIOT 9503: REVIEW
I’m darn excited about Cheviot. Cheviot is Sherwin Williams’s newest warm white paint color in their Emerald Designer Collection, and I’m thrilled that one of my Online Paint Color Consulting clients tried it out!
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WHAT’S CHEVIOT’S LRV?
With an LRV of 89, Cheviot fills a glaring gap in Sherwin William’s white paint color family (the next best older shades are 86 and 93). This higher LRV puts Cheviot closer to the bright end of things, but not quite in the ‘true white’ range.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Cheviot…
WHAT ARE CHEVIOT’S UNDERTONES?
Cheviot is a warm white. Being warm, it needs either yellow, orange, or red undertones – nature of the beast! Cheviot has a yellow undertone, with a gorgeous bit of neutral to calm it down, making it look deliciously subtle and creamy. While its yellow/cream undertone is slightly more obvious than the previous two colors, it’s still quite soft.
Some complain that Sherwin Williams Alabaster comes across a bit too gray for their purposes and even grabs a wink of green undertone. If this is you, Cheviot should be the fix. It’s a great way to get a white with a higher LRV without losing the warmth some homes need.
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WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH SW CHEVIOT?
Cheviot is very flexible and slightly partial to warm colors. Cheviot also works with cool colors, with the understanding that the warm undertone of Cheviot will interact with cool colors, and they’ll bounce off each other a bit. This can be a beautiful combo, making Cheviot look a wink more yellow and the cool color a bit stronger.
While this next photo shows Cheviot only above the window, this whole kitchen is SO DARN PRETTY…
WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO CHEVIOT?
Interestingly enough, there isn’t another Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore white that’s really close. Cheviot is brighter (whiter) and warmer than Pure White (shown below) and considerably softer/less true than High Reflective White. Again, it picks up a bit of what Alabaster throws down, but lighter and a touch cleaner.
Color Review of Sherwin Williams Pure White
Really, the closest alternative to Cheviot is Benjamin Moore Simply White, which can look a bit more yellow.
SUMMARY
With its brighter warmth, I think Cheviot will have reasonable popularity whether you’re using warm or cool paint colors. This high LRV sets it apart from the more muted warmth of Sherwin Williams Alabaster and Benjamin Moore Cloud White.
4. SHERWIN WILLIAMS COTTON 9581: REVIEW
Cotton’s like the love-child between Sherwin Williams Pure White (which is my all-time fave white) and Sherwin Williams Alabaster. It’s not too warm, definitely not cold, and a GREAT LRV for a home that can’t pull off a true or bright white. Let’s check it out!
WHAT’S THE LRV OF COTTON?
Cotton has an LRV of 83, making it a lovely soft white. Any darker, and it would start winking at the off-white world.
WHAT ARE COTTON’S UNDERTONES?
Cotton has a very muted cream undertone (toned-down yellow). While this next image is a bit blurry, I take what I can get, and it gives you a good idea of how Cotton can settle on cabinets and trims…
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WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH COTTON?
When it comes to Cotton, while it has some color preferences and can shrink in the wash (wink wink), it’s more about its flexibility with other interior finishes. Many homes (kitchens in particular) can’t handle true or bright whites due to their existing finishes.
Cotton is a color that can bridge the gap between rooms that can’t handle a TRUE white and homeowners who don’t want a white that’s too creamy/yellow.
As for color preferences in particular…
- Cotton loves warm colors that are muted and toned down, nothing too rich, saturated, or with a pink hue.
- Cotton loves many earth tones as long as they aren’t too cool or too colorful.
- Cotton even does okay with some stormier, muted grays, such as Sherwin Williams Silverplate and Tinsmith.
Notice how pretty and soft it looks, rather than being a ‘bright, stark white.’
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WHAT WHITE COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO COTTON?
When you compare whites, it’s easier to see the shift between temperatures, undertones, and depths. You should peek at Sherwin Williams Alabaster to see how it compares to Cotton. I’d also hit up Sherwin Williams Cold Foam (previously discussed) and Greek Villa.
Check out Alabaster on the walls and trims in this next home…amazeballs.
Paint Color Review of Alabaster
Paint Color Review of Sherwin Williams Greek Villa
SUMMARY
Cotton should be reasonably popular, along with Sherwin Williams Greek Villa and Alabaster. Comparing the three (and they are sooooo similar), Cotton comes across just a touch more grounded.
THE OTHER WHITES IN EMERALD DESIGNER EDITION
Sherwin Williams Emerald Designer Edition has a few more whites. However, these whites will be limiting if you paint trims and cabinets these colors.
Why?
Well, when it comes to trim and cabinet colors, you need flexibility. You need whites that can accommodate various finishes and paint colors, and these whites don’t have much flexibility.
Sherwin Williams Alabaster is reasonably flexible
However, as it relates to WALL COLORS, you can relax. Wall colors are often used on a room-by-room basis, which means you don’t always need as much flexibility compared to a color that needs to humor a variety of rooms/paint colors/finishes (as is the case with trim colors and some cabinet colors).
5. SHERWIN WILLIAMS NATURAL WHITE 9542: REVIEW
While Natural White has yet to pop up on any kind of hot list, it’s worth exploring.
WHAT IS ITS LRV?
The LRV of Natural White is 83. This makes it a considerably soft white paint color, and nowhere near the bright, clean white world.
However, it’s also not as warm as most soft whites, which has me thinking of Sherwin Williams Pure White.
WHAT ARE ITS UNDERTONES?
Natural White has a soft, almost gray undertone that’s desperately needed in the soft white world.
Why?
Well, there are other soft whites with gray undertones, but their undertones can be a bit too strong (e.g. SW Snowbound). Natural White offers a subtle, almost gray-purple vibe, but with some warmth (as it’s warmer than Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White), and also more subtle.
While I’ll almost always defer to Pure White over Natural White, as it offers a bit more softness, you could always compare the two to decide for yourself!
WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH NATURAL WHITE?
Natural White will be much fussier than the previous whites…
NATURAL WHITE
- Natural White is friendly wiht some cool colors, although I might avoid any with green undertones.
- Natural White does NOT love warm colors…at all.
- If your palette revolves around more natural colors like creams, beiges, tans, etc, Sherwin Williams Pure White is likely the better choice.
Get the best color advice…
WHAT SHADES OF WHITE ARE SIMILAR TO NATURAL WHITE?
COMPARE, COMPARE, COMPARE! Even if you bounce between brands, comparison is the best way to see what’s going on in the color you’re looking at. You’ll want to compare Natural White with White Sand, Sherwin Williams Pure White, and White Snow (#1)
SUMMARY
While this white has a reasonably high LRV, because of its undertones and limitations in color partners, I think it’s best used for:
- Wall and trim applications, meaning the wall and trim are painted the same color as each other – make sure your lighting doesn’t make it look chalky
- When trying to find a white that will work with a variety of wall colors (warm-cool) throughout your home, I would NOT choose this white.
Next up…
6. SHERWIN WILLIAMS WHITE SAIL 9622: REVIEW
If you ask me, White Sail is Sherwin Williams answer to a non-frigid icy blue-white. While White Sail is cool, it doesn’t have the crisp, sharp edge that some cooler shades do. This said, compared to Natural White, it offers a slightly cleaner, cooler undertone.
WHAT’S THE LRV OF WHITE SAIL?
White Sail has an LRV of 83. This makes it a very soft white, not quite an off-white, but nowhere near the bright or true range. However, cool whites like this can often look a bit brighter, as their cold undertones come across as cleaner in many lights, especially if you use certain light bulbs.
What’s interesting is that whites like these, because of their cool vibe, can look more like ‘true white’ than warm whites with similarly low LRVs!
WHAT ARE WHITE SAIL’S UNDERTONES?
White Sail is a cool white, meaning it needs blue, purple, or green undertones – in this case, you won’t find green, but don’t be surprised if some blue or purple pops up.
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WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH WHITE SAIL?
If you’re considering White Sail, you’ll want to be in the cool end of things – NO warm colors. As for cool colors, you should lean to the slightly cleaner, intense end of things vs. cool colors that are overly earth-toned.
WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO WHITE SAIL?
Comparison is key! Grab paint chips of each of these whites if you want to see where White Sail sits in comparison and notice any change in undertones.
- Sherwin Williams Natural White
- Benjamin Moore Ultra White CC-10
- Benjamin Moore Decorators White
My Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (much whiter than White Sail).
7. SHERWIN WILLIAMS FROST BITE 9505: REVIEW
I see a lot of potential in Frost Bite...but I also see a lot of undertones that must be accommodated, so let’s jump in and see what’s shakin’.
WHAT’S THE LRV OF FROST BITE?
Frost Bite has an LRV of 88, putting it between bright white and soft white. I wish there were more whites in this range, as they offer a slight softness that true whites lack, but more contrast and brightness than softer shades.
WHAT ARE THE UNDERTONES?
There’s no foolin’ around with this one – this is a WARM WHITE, which means a glorious yellow hue backs this bad boy up.
WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH FROST BITE?
With a higher LRV, Frost Bite will be more flexible than it would’ve been with a lower LRV. However, with its strong undertone, Frost Bite caters HARD to reasonably saturated warm paint colors. It reminds me of the limitations associated with Sherwin Williams Dover White and the lighter Whitetail. That’s not to say that Frost Bite won’t work with cool colors; however, you can expect its warmth to be enhanced by cool colors.
My Paint Color Review of Sherwin Williams Dover White
Here’s Dover White on kitchen cabinets (below). My Online Color Consulting client struggled to find coordinating colors for her cream cabinets and trims, so she hired me! Colors like Frost Bite and Dover White are more challenging on cabinets and trims because they have a stronger yellow undertone. But hey, if you want a creamy warmth, it could be just what you’re looking for!
Dover White wasn’t the right color in the first place, with the beige tones of the travertine tile backsplash.
WHAT OTHER WHITES ARE SIMILAR TO FROST BITE?
Comparison is key to success when selecting white paint colors, so take some time to check out Benjamin Moore Simply White, as shown on the trim, door, and ceiling below.
My Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Simply White
SUMMARY
I worry that while Frost Bite will have its place and is a stinkin’ gorgeous color (for walls), it could be the ‘Dover White’ of the early 2020s. In other words, a color that’s hard to work with when you want to change your home in the future, as its undertones will be limiting.
8. SHERWIN WILLIAMS SNOWBELT 9623: REVIEW
Snowbelt’s undertone is considerably stronger than that of Extra White and White Sail…combined. It is one COOOOL cucumber. If you ask me, it’s a limiting shade that I won’t be touching with a ten-foot pole, but you do you, boo.
WHAT’S SNOWBELT’S LRV?
Snowbelt has an LRV of 87. While I appreciate this slightly higher LRV, as it offers flexibility that some whiter and softer shades don’t always give, its cool undertone is a force to be reckoned with!
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WHAT ARE ITS UNDERTONES?
Snowbelt is a cold, crisp shade of white with a pretty darn noticeable blue undertone. It’s not for the faint of heart, and for THIS reason, I would never choose it as a whole home trim/cabinet/ceiling/door application.
WHAT COLORS GO WITH SNOWBELT?
With its strong undertone, Snowbelt will best suit cool colors that are no more than moderately toned down. For example, Sherwin Williams Tinsmith loves a cool white, but it’s too gray/muted for the clean look of Snowbelt. With its increased chroma, Sherwin Williams Tradewind is more what Snowbelt is looking for in a partner.
Snowbelt also wants a committed blue undertone – no violet, and only a wee smidge of green can be mixed in.
WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO SNOWBELT?
Sherwin Williams Extra White is an interesting comparison for Snowbelt.
SUMMARY
With Snowbelt’s slightly higher chroma (color), I think its use will be limited, and I don’t see it being a huge hit. With the amount of undertone I see, Snowbelt might be more popular for:
- walls and trims when you want them to be the same color (even then, watch out for that blue!)
- walls with a true white trim
If you ask me, I don’t think I’ll be referring to Snowbelt…ever. There are better shades out there for most home’s needs.
Are you looking for the best gray to partner with one of the above whites? I’ve also reviewed some of the new gray paint colors from Sherwin Williams Emerald Designer Edition line of paints, including Touch of Grey, Sweater Weather, and Skipping Rocks.
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Thank you SOOOOO much for this review, girl! I have been trying to get more info on these newer SW colors, especially the whites, and this helped me a TON. I am now going to paint all of my bedrooms & bonus room White Snow, using High Reflective White for the ceilings, doors, & trim. I will pick out accent wall colors later, but I just wanted to get a base coat down for now. I have a 2003 McMansion and it needs some major updating lol.
Do you think the HRW & White Snow will look ok together?
Hi Kylie! Love your blog and Instagram (also anxiously awaiting your new YouTube updates!)
I am so happy I discovered these whites! Cold foam and Cheviot are really up my alley and fill in some gaps between some of the other SW and BM whites. I love your work and share your details with anyone I know who is looking at paint colors 🙂
Oh wow, what an awesome comment to get – THANK YOU!!!!! And seriously, the Youtube is coming sooooon!
Thanks so much for reviewing these new colors! I actually chose White Snow for my bunk room in my new house. Once the built in bunks are done I’ll share some real life pics with you!
Wahoo, I’D looooove to see some photos!
Kylie you DO NOT KNOW how helpful your sight has been during this entire home building process. We are building 30 minutes from where we live currently so getting out to the new house (north facing open concept) in natural light was so hard. My first thought was alabaster but then at night I loved cheviot (now I understand why). This review is the most accurate thing I’ve read and why when I got to see it all primed that White Snow is the choice we are going with!
WAHOOOO, this is just what I love to hear Lindsey, thank you SO much for taking the time to comment – and I’d love to see how your home turns out!!!
Hey Kylie,
Love all your content. It’s so informative and helped me a lot.
I recently painted my white home with Sherwin Williams Pure White (Emerald). I love the look of the final product, but it’s was a bit of a nuisance. I had to roll my walls 3-4 times to get a full white coat and prevent the halo effect from the brush cut in.
Is 3-4 coats unusual to get the full coverage of this paint?
I used a good brand 10mm nap roller. I painted over a previous light gray colour I initially painted the interior with a month ago.
Looking forward to hearing from you 🙂
Thank you,
Armando
Hey Armando! Whites are tricky, not just PUre White. USUALLY, it’s a 1 coat of primer/2 coats of paint OR 3 coats of paint situation. I’m looking forward to technology that comes along that IMPROVES how well white paint colors cover – they just have so little tint in them, there’s not much for coverage!
what is the halo effect? I do see this shadow in the top around the edge of the ceiling…is that it? what is your experience with this?
Hi Kylie,
I have been obsessively reading all of your posts trying to find the right paint color for my room. I also have acquired quite the stock pile of samples from samplize. I was so positive I wanted a warm cream paint. My room has south and west facing light and everything was glowing yellow. I started trying more “whites”. Finally after stumbling on this post I tried cold foam. And oh my! It’s perfect and honestly the prettiest color paint I’ve ever seen. I never thought I’d say that about a white. I was ready to go with pure white for my downstairs but I think I’m going to just paint my whole house in cold foam. Thanks!!!
I fell in love with Cold Foam but unfortunately the Sherwin Williams store doesn’t let you purchase samples of this color. They only sell it in the gallon Emerald designer cans. The store tried to match it for me from their sample book and it turned out a darker yellow and looked nothing like the Samplize sample. Super frustrating to have to rely on Samplize or pay over $100 to sample when making such a huge investment painting an entire interior of a house.
Hi Kylie, Thanks so much for the information about SW Emerald Designer whites. I looove the colors in the whole line. It’s annoying though that we can’t get samples —I’ve asked at several stores. I will order the wall stickers through samplize using your link but wondering if you have initial thoughts about a white or a neutral in that line that would do well with orange toned honey oak trim & orange beige-y tile floor? (Just bought a house and plan to renovate, but for now I’m just trying to work with what is here.) Thank you for all your insights. I just discovered your blogs and I’ve already sent many of my friends to it!
Hey Jill – TELL ME ABOUT IT! It’s like, if you want people to buy your paint, make it easy to sample, right??!!
Anyway, orange-beigey tile floor can be fussy with whites, which is why a lot of people head to the off-whites like BM Maritime White, SW Moderate White and SW Divine White. As for WHITE, there just isn’t a great one with orange undertones. Your best bet could be BM White Dove, but even that can be touchy with beige :).
How would you compare Cheviot to Simply white? Both seem bright with some yellow tucked in.
chose urbane bronze for an accent wall, aged white for all my other walls, and your frostbite for kitchen cabinets and trim ( after 2 years of 100s of paint swatches). they are BREATHTAKING together. I cannot wait! thank you for confirming my choice of the gorgeous Frostbite!
Hello, scouring this site for details on paint colors. What color would you pair with cold foam on the ceiling?
Hi! If i want a white ceiling, I’d stick with Cold Foam on the ceiling as well, as a brighter white could make it look dingy/off. If you want a color on the ceiling, it’s more about what suits the rest of the room and its finishes!
Hi Kylie – Thank you for teaching me so much!!! I have come to really trust your view on color. Can you please, please, please do a video on the whites in the new Emerald Urethane Line? I know this line is more expensive up front but it’s durability makes it such a great paint for trim and cabinets. While I appreciate your blog on these whites, I would love for you to compare them in a video. I learn so much from your comments about why colors work or don’t work as you compare. I love your youtube videos.
AHHHHHH, guess what…I JUST DID ONE TODAY! Now, it does need to go through some editing, but I’ll see if I can bump it up :). However, I only hit my 3 faves as some of them might not be as useable/popular (White Snow, Cheviot, Cold Foam) :). Where there any others you were super curious about???
Hi! We were deciding on using SW white sand for our main wall paint color. Other chosen colors are realist beige and utterly beige for kitchen cabinets and SW simple white for trim. I keep reading that SW white sand doesn’t do well with warm colors. Should I consider changing this color to something else?
I am excited about the color Cotton and thinking of using it for my cabinets since I must pick a Sherwin color. Have you had any additional kitchen photos of it since you posted this? I cannot seem to find any online to get an idea of how yellow it come across. Thank you!
I’m sorry, I don’t – these new colors are hard to come by!
Dear Kylie, I have to ask – did you update this post recently? I could have sworn you were originally very excited about Cold Foam and stated it has No Noticeable Undertones! It seems like you’ve changed your mind on it?
Yeaaaah, i’ve shifted gears a bit now that I’ve gotten to know it a little! It’s still AWESOME, but White Dove is still my favorite – good for you for noticing! I try to update my blog posts as I find out new info 🙂
What are your thoughts on White Sesame by Sherwin Williams?
You know, I haven’t had any hands-on experience it yet. It looks like a nice, simple, soft warm neutral paint color. I like how it reads quite like Shoji White, but with a bit more depth. I need to spend more time with it to have a full opinion, but off the hop, I like it!