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October 13, 2017 by KylieMawdsley

Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Simply White

 

All About:  Benjamin Moore Simply White

Check out my video at the end of the blog post…

BTW – please excuse the lack of photos. I am transitioning my blog to have ONLY photos that are of my E-design projects. However, the info is 100% valid, so please keep reading! 

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Simply White is definitely one of the more popular whites on the market right now and there’s GOOD reason for that…

  • It’s versatile. Because it doesn’t have a dominant undertone it suits almost every home/style
  • It’s neutral. While it has a slightly warm undertone, it’s super passive and just comes off as a fresh off-white without any definitive ‘colour’

But the BEST thing about Simply White is that it’s good for every surface in your home. Walls, trims, exterior, interior, cupboards, furniture, doors, ceilings – you name it, it’s got it covered.

Now let’s see how it might work for you…

Simply White in the Kitchen (cabinets)…

Simply White is a no-brainer for kitchen cabinets. It’s fresh, but not stark white appearance is the perfect choice for a fresh, bright kitchen! If you are a STICKLER for matchy-matchy whites though, you might find it a bit too warm for a traditional white/gray marble (countertop or backsplash).

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Whereas Cloud White has a slightly neutral base to calm it down and White Dove is even MORE muted than Cloud White, Simply White is a way to get a fresher, more crisp – but warm white.

Simply White on the Walls

Simply White is fantastic for walls in ANY exposure, it just depends on the look you are going for. The only time it won’t work well is if you don’t have great lighting in a north/east facing room and don’t have the interior lighting to make up for it.

North & east facing rooms: The warmth of Simply White can help balance out the cool gray/blue light coming in the windows.

South and west facing rooms: The warmth of Simply White will be slightly enhanced in a south or west facing room.

Read more: Benjamin Moore’s 8 Best White Paint Colours

Simply White on Trim and Ceilings

When choosing the right white for trims and ceilings it can hard to figure out which one will be best for BOTH. Well, stop that smoke from coming out of yer’ ears and take a close look at Simply White as it acts like white – without being stark or cold feeling.

Simply White on Trims and Railings

Is it time to update those old oak railings? Or maybe your chipped and dirty white trim has seen better days? Either way, Simply White can add a breath of fresh air to the finer details in your home.

Simply White in a Kids Room

It can be hard to find a paint colour that both you and honey-boo-boo agree on. By painting the walls white, you can have FUN with accent colours, fabrics and accessories!

Tween or teen color and decorating ideas. Black and Benjamin Moore Simply White with hot pink accents and photo gallery wall. Ikea Kallax units by Kylie M Interiors

Whether you are wanting an all-white room or are pairing white with a smashing feature wall, Simply White is fabulous and timeless for a kids bedroom or nursery.

What to watch out for…

  • Simply White can fall flat in a low-light/low energy room as it really is a glorified white and is better suited to moderate to well-lit spaces
  • While it does ‘suit’ warm and cool colours, blue/green/purple can very (very) subtly enhance the yellow undertone of this colour (super passive)
  • It is not great with pink tones
  • It looks ‘good’ with marble for a slightly softened look, but personally, I prefer a starker white or gray

A bit more about Simply White

  • It is an off-white that will ‘act like white’ – just not as stark
  • Compared to Cloud White it is a bit more fresh, bright and clean looking
  • It has a slightly warm yellow undertone vs plain white which can be a bit more stark
  • Simply White is a FAB backdrop to artwork
  • It’s a great colour to balance off the cool gray/blue of a north facing room

Do you want to see Simply White in action?  Check out my video explaining MORE about this great white paint colour!

 

Need help picking YOUR best white paint colour?

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  1. Lillea says

    October 13, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    Hi Kylie,

    I chose Simply White to paint two bedrooms in my home last year (2014). I never imagined it would be chosen as the colour of the year, ever! I thought it was far too “safe” for that. lol

    I have paint leftover so the pictures you included in your post and maybe whatever Benjamin Moore puts up on their site will give me ideas of where else I can use it. I was considering using it for kitchen cabinets but I have matte so that probably would be too dull.

    Reply
    • Kylie Mawdsley says

      October 14, 2015 at 8:06 am

      Hi Lillea, I’m glad to hear you’ve loved Simply White as much as I do! And yes, its fab for cabinets, but you would likely want a different type of paint (a little hardier) as well as a different sheen level (like satin) for your cabinets – DO IT DO IT!!! 🙂

      ~Kylie

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      • Lillea says

        October 14, 2015 at 8:28 pm

        Thanks Kylie! I’m definitely tempted!

        Soon I’ll be getting samples in the mail of Formica’s Soapstone Sequoia and Jet Sequoia, which I learned about on your site, to consider for the kitchen counter. I’m thinking that either might look good with Simply White cabinets. What do you think?

        I live in BC so your resources can be particularly helpful because I’ll be able to find them. I’m on Pender Island.

        Reply
        • Kylie Mawdsley says

          October 14, 2015 at 8:32 pm

          For real? Seriously, are we cosmically attached or what? MY kitchen has Soapstone Sequoia countertops (and a Quartz island) which I put in about 6 months ago. To be honest with you, I’m enjoying the Soapstone Sequoia FAR more than the Quartz because I can have crumbs and food all over it and don’t see a thing, whereas my Quartz island shows EVERY LITTLE SPECK AND WIPE MARK!! So, you are definitely on the right track! When I paint my cabinets (hopefully Nov/Dec) I’ll be doing Cloud White I think – I like that it’s just a tiny bit more neutral and I like it with the Soapstone Sequoia – however I’m still thinking on it as Simply White is my 2nd choice. And yes, I’m on Vancouver Island in Nanaimo so we aren’t that far apart – small world! PS, keep in mind that the gray in Soapstone Sequoia is a taupe base gray, not a neutral or blue/green gray. This means it leans to the purple/beige side of gray (with cream veins) so its softer and warm than most grays….

          Chat soon I’m sure!

          ~Kylie

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          • Lillea says

            October 14, 2015 at 11:53 pm

            For real. 🙂 Perhaps we are cosmically attached indeed, both on islands in beautiful BC. 🙂

            When I saw Soapstone Sequoia in your post I liked it immediately. That doesn’t happen to me usually. I usually dislike more countertop options that I see than like, lol. So, as soon as I could, I ordered a sample and there was no charge for it to my surprise. I hope it gets here soon.

            Thanks for the information on what kind of gray it is. I’ll bet that’s partly why I like it, but I know that seeing a sample will be a bit different than looking at pictures online.

            Cloud White is really nice and I’ll likely consider it, too, particularly given that I don’t have the right type of paint with the Simply White I have left.

            I hope you’ll have pictures of your kitchen up at some point! It sounds so nice. That’s too bad about the quartz island showing everything, though.

            Thanks again!

            ~ Lillea

  2. Rachel says

    October 13, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Hi Kylie!
    Is simply white the best choice to pair with Revere Pewter, Edgecomb gray, Grant Beige etc, or is White Dove generally a better fit for the grays with the more green undertones?

    Reply
    • Kylie Mawdsley says

      October 14, 2015 at 8:03 am

      Hi Rachel, the thing I love about Simply White is the ‘freshness’ of it. So compared to White Dove it will feel a bit more fresh/high contrast whereas White Dove is just a tiny bit softer. And while White Dove is a GREAT colour with Revere Pewter and what not, Simply White is a bit easier to work with when it comes time to incorporate ‘other’ whites in the space (décor/etc…) as it’s more of a ‘common’ fresh white. Hmmm. That’s just me typing my thoughts out loud…I think with RP and GB I would do Simply White and with Edgecomb I would do White Dove.

      Thanks for asking!
      ~Kylie

      Reply
  3. asia says

    March 20, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Hi Kylie!
    I will be painting my entire house simply white, but I’m debating what colour to do the ceiling and trim. I don’t want to do them all in simply white, as I’l like to have some contrast between whites. Is there another more stark white that you could suggest for the trim and ceiling?

    Looking for your expertise!
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kylie Mawdsley says

      March 26, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Hi Asia, your best bet will likely be just ‘plain old white’! Now some BM’s say they can’t make plain white while others will. I just go to H.Depot and say ‘Hi, I’d like just plain white for my trim’ and they grab a can and shake it and you’re off and running! Because Simply White is so close to ‘white’ I think this will be your best bet for getting some contrast…

      Hope that helps!
      ~Kylie

      Reply
  4. Ananda A says

    March 22, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Hi Kylie,

    We love Simply White and are planning to do our living room and maybe even ours halls, but we’re wondering what white you would recommend for trim and ceilings to match the Simply White? Our floors are a warm Oak.

    Thanks, 🙂

    A&G

    Reply
    • Kylie Mawdsley says

      March 26, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Hi Ananda, when it comes to putting a white with Simply White, sometimes your best bet is just ‘plain old white’. Now some BM Stores have a problem doing this, while others don’t. I usually just go to H.Depot and ask for the Behr Ultra in plain old white. They shake it for me and I’m off and runnin’! Simply White is SO close to white, that they only way to really get contrast is by going a) lighter b) darker or c) coloured – I’m inclined to go lighter.

      Hope that helps!

      ~Kylie

      Reply
  5. Vanessa says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:44 am

    I am considering Simply White for my whole house. However, I was reading an article where somebody found that it made their walls look green. Have you found this at all? I have to pick the paint colour for our new build and it is stressing me out since this is being done before we actually live in it so I can’t stare at testers on the wall. I want a modern, scandinavian vibe to go with our wood floors, glossy white kitchen cabinetry and warm coloured stone in bathrooms. Gray Mist was initially recommended to me but I find that the colour chip is looking beigey/pink tones. So now I am second guessing that and staring at Simply White, Silver Satin, Halo, White Dove, Cloud White and Glacier White. I want that nice clean, modern vibe and worry that it will look green, yellow or pink if I pick the wrong one. Any advice for somebody slowly going crazy:)

    Reply
    • Kylie Mawdsley says

      November 8, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Hi Vanessa! So, Simply White is not a green colour, HOWEVER, being a white/off-white it’s SUPER DUPER susceptible to reflection. This can be from your exposure, landscaping/trees/grass as well as your light bulbs! The cool thing about a colour like this is that YES, it will shift it’s look slightly from room to room, based on the exposure, furnishings, etc… but it is a great choice for a soft, slightly warm white backdrop. To be truthful, here’s no fighting it 🙂 I actually wrote an article about this, you should check it out. http://www.kylieminteriors.ca/no-fail-neutrals-why-they-dont-exist/
      BTW, I have Simply White in my daughters room and I swear it looks slightly different on every wall. She has a black feature wall (trust me, it’s cool) which casts a grayish light and green outside her window. In the evening, it’s just the interior lighting that changes things.
      BTW, Gray Mist – not the look you are going for. Now I don’t give this much info away when it’s not my Online Consulting, but you hit me on a good topic. I just painted our living room SW Creamy and I’m MADLY in love with it. I darkened it 25% to get a bit more warmth, while still being an off-white. You could keep it as-is or even lighten it. It’s a beauty for a soft backdrop as long as you like a soft WARM backdrop. I wouldn’t do Glacier White. Cloud White, yup, that would be right up there as a good one.
      I hope that helps! And you gave me the kick in the butt to get writing my article about lighting, thank you!
      ~Kylie

      Reply
  6. Mallalea Orban says

    July 10, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Using simply white right now Through out our house. First reno..eek. I am worried now about our white subway tile. Its going to next to a patterned counter..whutes/browns/coppers..which is fine. Just scared of the contrast??? Have you seen it in that combo?

    Reply
    • Kylie Mawdsley says

      July 29, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Hi Mallalea! Yes, you would see a subtle shift from Simply White to a white subway tile – nothing drastic but a shift for sure. From the sounds of your countertop, Simply White is a nice choice so that it won’t be too stark with the warmer tones in it. White subway tile is NOTORIOUSLY hard to match up with other whites as it’s all about undertones. Sometimes it’s easier to pick a ‘light’ coloured backsplash (ie: light greige/beige/gray) rather than mixing the whites…just a thought 🙂
      ~Kylie

      Reply
  7. Dustin says

    September 4, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    The color is great………the problem is It takes too many coats to cover evenly. I have been painting for many years and this was by far the worst paint I’ve ever purchased in terms of how many coats it took to look good. Had to do 3 coats in both the bathrooms and bedroom so I am now fed up with this color. It’s the paint and primer in one and even after 2 coats you can still see the beige previous paint color. I have never had to paint 3 coats before with any previous paint. The color is great……..just too much work.

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      September 7, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Oh heck ya, I hear ya on that one! And don’t feel bad about your 3 coats, I had to do 6 in my daughters room – I was about to LOSE MY MIND (and even then, it’s questionable coverage)! The paint store (after the fact) said that adding 4 ounces of white to the can and doing 2 coats of quality primer prior to painting would have helped a lot. In general, whites can be tricky with regard to coverage. I had it colour matched into SW paint in the Opulence line. Next time I’m going to try it in BM Regal and see if I have better luck.
      ~Kylie

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      • Charlotte says

        November 19, 2017 at 6:59 pm

        Hi Kylie! I’m thinking of painting my NW-facing loft in Simply White….its current gross yellowy-beige makes me want to curl in a ball and cry! In terms of darkness (tho not prettiness), the current color is somewhere along the same lines as Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige . Do you think the Benjamin Moore High Hiding Primer in white would cut out the beige so I could get away with just 2 coats of paint? I know it’s impossible to give a concrete answer, this is just my first time painting with “good” paint (aka not the cheapest thing at Canadian Tire) and I’m not sure if that’s a good primer to use — do you have any thoughts on it? Thanks!!

        Reply
        • KylieMawdsley says

          November 19, 2017 at 8:02 pm

          Hi Charlotte! If there’s ONE thing I know about white paint, it’s that it doesn’t cover well…at all. I did Simply White in my daughters room over a lighter blue/gray colour and 6 coats later I was losing my mind. My BEST advice is this…
          #1 – ask them to add 4 ounces of white to the gallon. This white won’t affect the ‘colour’ but will give your paint more of a backbone so that it covers better
          #2 – do a coat of primer

          If I’d done that I’m SURE I would’ve saved myself a lot of grief – you live you learn!
          ~Kylie

          Reply
          • Charlotte says

            December 27, 2017 at 4:19 pm

            Hi Kylie!

            Hope you had a fantastic holiday! I wanted to give you an update since I ended up going with Simply White based on this post. Using two coats on BM primer did make a big difference, it looks great after two coats of paint. Gorgeous color, my place looks 1000000000x brighter and happier (and that’s before I’ve got my art up!)!! Of course, now my white trim stands out and needs to be painted, but whatever — I’m just happy the pinky beige of sadness is gone. Thanks for your awesome advice, I’ll definitely be checking in for e-consulting for some of the other rooms in my home!

  8. Sheryl says

    December 27, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Hi Kylie! I’ve really enjoyed your interesting tip and ideas columns. Great information! We’re building so impossible to test drive colors. I’m running blind! I’ve decided on Simply White for the cabinets, (kitchen, bath, laundry rooms) and of course that would include trims and moulding through out the house… However, I just re-watched your video on Simply White and caught that it will gray out in a North facing room. Now I’m second guessing my decision and wondering if a warmer white like Cloud White or SW Alabaster would be a better choice. The room is large, approximately 24 by 30. There is a large 12′ window on the North wall plus 2 small narrow west windows. All windows are in the dinning and seating area, not the kitchen area. The kitchen island is 16′ from all the windows. So it might be considered a windowless kitchen. So my concern is that Simply White might seem dingy. Would it be better to switching to a warmer white, like Cloud White or SW Alabaster? I’m perplexed… Any comments will be really appreciated! Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      December 28, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Sheryl! You know, it will gray out a bit in the day via your northern exposure, but that same grayish will be thrown onto any lighter colour. I can’t say that Cloud White or Alabaster will be THAT much better. You’d almost have to add some considerable warmth, like SW Creamy. It still gets grayed out, but perhaps not as much. I have Simply White and Creamy in north facing spaces in my own home and while Simply White is a bit brighter looking, Creamy holds its warmth just a bit better….

      Reply
      • Sheryl says

        December 29, 2017 at 7:44 am

        Hi Kylie, Thank you! And thanks for the speedy reply too! I will check out SW Creamy! Maybe you can clear up a bit about Simply White for me… Would a North Facing kitchen like I’ve described, be considered a low light/low energy room (?) where Simply White can fall flat? It is because of the kitchen’s distance from the windows? Is that what the graying out refers to, falling flat? If so, why is Simply White considered a good choice for a North Room? And since all light colors will fall flat in northern exposures, would stained kitchen cabinets be a better choice? Thanks again.! And wishing you a “Happy New Year”! Sheryl

        Reply
  9. Courtney says

    January 13, 2018 at 9:52 am

    This was so helpful! I have tons of experiences just picking a color I like, putting it on the wall, and then spending the next two years hating it because of all the things you talk about in your posts- weird lighting, the sheen, how it changes in different conditions… all the things.
    So. I have now decided that my strategy is to research the crap out of stuff online before I narrow down and choose. Which led me to you. You think about all the things I never do. Thank you for that.
    I am painting a very large basement space with low natural light (two really small windows) and crappy artificial lighting (hoping to add pots but not just yet) and considering Simply White (along with White Dove, Steam, Decorators White so far… just got some samples). Given what you said about low light/low energy rooms, is this a bad choice? I’m also getting a little worried about whites because our drywall and texture isn’t the best and it might highlight that. Wanting a clean bright look. Thanks for thinking about all the things so I don’t have to!

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      January 13, 2018 at 11:20 am

      Hi Courtney! Simply White could work well OR the softer look of White Dove, as long as your lighting is ‘half-decent’. As for textured walls, generally darker colours are better for camouflaging damage/texture, but that would kill the vibe you’re going for, so YOU’ll want to focus on SHEEN! The more sheen there is the more flaws you will see in the wall, so I’d recommend a high quality matte finish. 🙂

      Reply
    • Susan Bell says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Finally figured out the colors for our new build: BM’s Shoreline, Pale Oak, Silver Mist, and SW Sea Salt.
      Would the ceilings in Simply White work well? My only concern is the hallway area which can be a bit dark.
      (Shoreline).

      All of our trimwork is to be stained wood, medium color in tone. I do love this white!

      Reply
  10. Annabelle says

    March 17, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Thanks for helping me decide on my paint colors….big moment.

    Reply
  11. Bridgette says

    April 2, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    Kylie – Would you please comment on Ben Moore Chantilly Lace, how does it compare to Simply White? Looking at the formulas, it seems Chantilly Lace should be more “white” then the warmer white of Simply White, but do yo have any experience with it? Any input would be appreciated as I am trying to determine which white to use in a summer home, both on walls and trim, and I am going for a clean white look, yet not stark. Thank you.

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      April 2, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      Hi Bridgette! Chantilly Lace is a popular one! It is a fresh white that is often see as the most ‘white looking white’, even though it can have a slightly cool cast to it. The difference is that Simply White has a slightly WARM cast to it. I actually just wrote a blog post that you might find helpful re: whites… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/4-steps-pick-the-right-white-for-your-trim-cabinets-or-walls/

      Reply
  12. Annie says

    April 18, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Hi Kylie!

    My entire house is painted in “Agreeable Gray” and I’ve been wanting to paint our Master Bedroom and Guest Room in a soft white color- would you recommend Simply White or White Dove for this? I’ve been scared to do it b/c I didn’t want to accidentally choose a white that was too stark or coo and/or wouldn’t compliment the Agreeable Gray…

    Thanks so much!!
    Annie

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      April 18, 2018 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Annie, White Dove could be pretty! I do have several articles on the Best White Paint Colours for both SW and BM. If those don’t help, I have an affordable and fun E-design service that I created for questions like yours! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
      ~Kylie

      Reply
  13. C says

    May 8, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Hi. I have painted my new build Simply White. Some of the cabinets and doors look very yellow. I know the oil based will yellow over time, but I haven’t even moved into the house yet. Do you have any advice about that? I tried to attach pictures. I love the color on the walls. Thank you.

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      May 8, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      Well, there is a difference in sheen, which could account for that difference. Walls are usually flat/matte/eggshell, whereas cabinets are often a satin or semi-gloss. Sheen can lighten/brighten AND enhance a colour, so it sounds to me like the undertones might have come up a bit more. The only other reason is if you had it matched into another brand…they match MIGHT not be bang-on?

      Reply
  14. Mari—Ann says

    June 25, 2018 at 11:48 am

    Hi Kylie,

    Thank you so much for your fabulous blog! OMG, I have learned so much and laughed a long the way. After 30 years we are finally redoing our kitchen and have decided to go with Simply White for our cabinet color, we live in Mukilteo WA and I didn’t want any grey undertones or a stark cold white since it is cold and grey here most of the year. I’m looking at Cambrian Black granite for our countertops, love the black/white contrast. Do you think the Simply White is a good choice with this granite?

    Thank you so much!!
    Mari

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    • KylieMawdsley says

      July 2, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Hi Mari-Ann! Due to the number of emails I get every day, I have to pick ‘n choose which questions to answer, focusing first on the ones that have mass appeal! I do try to give as much complimentary info as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t help, it might be time for a closer look with my E-design. Otherwise, I’m just guessing as to the lighting in the room, exposure, flooring and all of the other things that matter when choosing a colour! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
      I hope to hear from you!

      ~Kylie

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:45 am

    I love the simply white color!
    I’m going to use it on my cabinets, and i was also going to use the same color on my walls.
    Good idea, bad idea?

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      February 12, 2019 at 10:34 am

      That’s a great idea Emily! This way you’ll see a wee subtle shift in the sheens – totally a good idea!

      Reply
  16. Robin says

    February 19, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    Hi Kylie, you’re site has been so helpful in a long and maddening process :-). After 14 colors on the walls, we’ve decided on Coventry Gray. Would you suggest Simply White or Dove Gray for woodwork? We’ve got a ton of natural light from West windows facing water, High South windows and a few North windows, so Coventry looks fairly mid to light. We have a lot of white woodwork to be repainted. The living area has mid/light laminate and new soft mineral blue/green velvet sofas. The new paint spans an open floor plan that includes a very big kitchen with cinnamon maple cabinets and gray/black granite with small splotches of Burgundy. For the trim/woodwork, would you suggest Simply White or White Dove? We like a fresh transitional feel, but welcoming and not stark or cold. Thanks so much!

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  17. Kris says

    February 23, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Painting oak kitchen cabinets going to have them sprayed
    Torn between white dove and simply white as I was advised to go with a white when painting oak cabinets
    I don’t want a yellow at all but both colors look good on painted cabinets in pictures
    ??

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      February 25, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      Hi Kris! I would lean more into White Dove over Simply White just because the BOTH have warmth (yellow) in them, but White Dove is grounded with a neutral base. It can depend a lot on your countertop/backsplash/lighting as well, but of the 2, I’d hit White Dove AND I’d ask them to add 4-6 drops of white to each gallon, which just cleans it up a stitch AND improves coverage (and btw, you can paint oak cabinets any colour, but DARK colours can highlight the grain a bit more).

      Reply
  18. Diane says

    August 5, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Hi Kylie,
    You’re so amazing with understanding paint colors. I have a little more knowledgeable about paints now. I have a small single wide manufactured home. I’ve decided to go with ‘Simply White” on the walls. Since my house is so small, would you recommend I paint the cupboards and trim the same through the entire place or perhaps a different white for contrast. Would having contrast make my home appear smaller? Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • KylieMawdsley says

      August 5, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Hi Diane, I’m SO glad you asked – YES! I wouldn’t switch up whites as you’ll find the undertones can react in weird ways. You’ll get a wee shift just from the change in sheens from ceiling (flat), walls (matte or eggshell), trim (satin) and cabinets (satin). 🙂

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  19. Margaret O'Sullivan says

    November 27, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    Hello Kylie, . I have a question please if you have the time….I am painting a guest room with Farrow and Ball Pink Ground. I have two whites for ceiling and trim to consider: Simply white by BM or Wimborne White by Farrow and Ball. It seems to me the Wimborne White goes better and its a little creamier and less pure white. The room faces north. I think one of your posts said pink is not great with Simply White…. can you tell me your opinion of the Wimborne White with the Pink Ground of course knowing that its only a guess and you are not in the room and so forth. It is more vanilla toned and it seems a bit better. Thank you so much. I am going for a calm and restful mood. Margaret

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    • KylieMawdsley says

      November 28, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Hi Margaret! Ooo, I’m not as well-versed in F&B colours, but ‘generally speaking’ yellow and pink don’t love each other. I mean, there can be exceptions if it’s gone about in a gentle way, but it makes me darned nervous. I would say that if it’s less ‘yellow’ than Simply White – then that is a good thing, although the word Vanilla doesn’t leave me feeling hopeful on that…Looking at them both online, I DO like that they both seem that bit more muted and soft…

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