The 4 Best WARM White Paint Colors: Benjamin Moore
The TOP 4 WARM whites for walls, trims, cabinets & more…
Have you been looking for the perfect shade of warm white for your home? Are you tired of sampling DOZENS of colors with no success? Your search stops here.
More than any other paint color, white can be tricky because the undertones are subtle and hard to see with the bare eye. In fact, when looked at independently of other colors, many whites just look like plain old white! This is why you’re DARN lucky to have a little Ginger in your back pocket (I pinch upon request).
But before we get into the Wild World of White, I want to answer a question that I’m asked ALL the time in my Online Color Consulting…
DO MY WALLS & TRIM NEED TO MATCH/BE THE SAME WHITE?
Generally speaking, yes. There is the ODD good combo, but it’s like trying to find a wine that goes well with Kraft Dinner – it’s not easy. Because whites are highly competitive with each other, if they have different undertones, or if one is ‘white-white’ and the other has an undertone (which it will), they will go head-to-head and expose each other.
If you WANT one white to enhance the undertones in another, then, by all means, choose different whites – I just don’t recommend it. Most of my clients who want white walls and trim (and cabinets) want a cohesive look.
Want to learn more? Read this – White Paint Colors – Do My Walls, Trims & Cabinets Need To Match?
All surfaces are the same white; any shift you see is in SHEEN.
But how do you CHOOSE the best white for your home?
Compare, Compare, Compare.
Comparison is the BEST way to see the undertones in any color—end of story.
A FEW MORE QUICK NOTES BEFORE WE GET STARTED…
- WHITE IS THE MOST REFLECTIVE COLOR. This means it WILL pick up colors from the environment and toss ’em back in your face. That green grass outside your window? Yup. Your northern exposure with its gray/blue light? Uh-huh. The red brick wall directly outside your window? You bet! So keep this in mind when looking at whites. This effect is reduced on the trim/doors but is MUCH easier to see on walls as they’re a larger expanse.
- When choosing a white, exposure is a HUGE consideration. If you want to read more about exposures, I have blog posts about north, south, east, and west and what you can expect from the light they provide.
And most importantly, SHEEN greatly affects how a paint color looks. Even if you do the SAME white on the walls, trims, ceilings, and cabinets, you will see a subtle shift from surface to surface as the different paint finishes react to the light – very cool.
Check out this photo…
The walls, trim, and railings are all painted the SAME white (Sherwin Williams Pure White) and are only slightly different because of the change of sheen and positioning of the walls (shading on the ceiling, for example).
If you want to mix and match whites, do so at your own risk, but you better make sure those undertones are jibing!
Now that we have THAT out of the way let’s get into the guts n’ the glory and look at the 3 BEST WARM WHITE PAINT COLORS!
THE 3 MOST POPULAR SHADES OF WARM WHITE
Remember, just because they’re POPULAR doesn’t mean they will work EVERYWHERE – they all have some serious considerations…
1. WARM WHITE: BENJAMIN MOORE CLOUD WHITE CC-40 / 967
Cloud White is one of the most popular warm white paint colors for a few reasons…
- Its degree of warmth/yellow undertone suits a reasonably wide variety of shades, including warm and cool colors.
- Cloud White isn’t a very BRIGHT white (The 5 Types of White); it’s closer to the soft end of things (LRV 85), making it a popular choice for FLEXIBILITY.
- It’s been around a long time, so the name is familiar.
Will Cloud White look like a TRUE white?
Generally, no, as its LRV and warmth set it slightly apart. However, as long as it’s the WHITEST white in the space, it will be darn close.
CLOUD WHITE ON DOORS & TRIMS
Cloud White is shown here with Sherwin Williams Quiver Tan on the walls. You’ll find that Cloud White works ESPECIALLY well with richer, warmer earth tones, but again, it’s flexible towards a variety of other colors.
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CLOUD WHITE ON CABINETS & FURNITURE
Cloud White works well on cabinets and furniture and often suits some of the older granite countertops and finishes in homes from the 1990s.
If you have white appliances (including GE Cafe White) or a bright white subway tile backsplash, I would stay WELL away from Cloud White as they will be too ‘clean and cool’ for the warmth of Cloud White – white subway tile will make Cloud White look yellow in comparison. Instead, you might look at cool whites like Benjamin Moore Super White or Brilliant White or, at the very least, Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.
CLOUD WHITE ON WALLS
Cloud White can be gorgeous as a wall paint color as long as you’re comfortable with its warmth, especially if you have a south-facing room or a room with western afternoon sunshine.
Why?
These exposures will enhance the warmth of Cloud White, making it look that bit creamier/more yellow. This is less the case in SUPER bright rooms, as the amount of natural light will wash out the walls.
Cloud White with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
However, as much as I love Cloud White, when my clients are looking for warm white or off-white walls but DON’T like yellow (a common request), I’m more likely to direct them toward Benjamin Moore White Dove (coming up next). Remember, Cloud White DOES have a reasonable, but not overwhelming, yellow-creamy warmth.
You’ll notice the mention of EXPOSURE in the above paragraphs. You have to consider exposure when choosing a white. A white that comes up JUST PERFECT in a north-facing room could look too warm in a south-facing room. A white that’s the perfect warmth in a south-facing space could fall flat in a north-facing room – sometimes, it’s about finding that perfect balance!
FULL Paint Color Review: Benjamin Moore Cloud White
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A BIT MORE ABOUT CLOUD WHITE
- If you’re painting one white surface in Cloud White, you’ll probably want to paint ALL of the white surfaces the same, as there is usually a decent shift between Cloud White and traditional shades of white.
- If you have white appliances, you’ll notice the difference between your cabinets and your appliances as the yellowish hue in Cloud White will be brighter and warmer than the cooler tone of white appliances. While this isn’t a deal-breaker or particularly obvious to some people, ideally, you would have stainless steel appliances to avoid this altogether OR choose a brighter, cleaner white.
- The warmth of Cloud White will help to neutralize a north-facing room and will look a bit warmer in a south-facing room.
- Cloud White better suits warm paint colors or stormy cool colors. It isn’t always as great with icy-cold colors.
- While Cloud White is a FAMILIAR color, there are ‘whiter whites’ out there and more VERSATILE whites – but this isn’t to say that Cloud White isn’t perfect for you and YOUR home!
- Cool hues such as blue and green, as well as gray with these undertones, can enhance the subtle warm undertone in Cloud White.
2. WARM WHITE: BENJAMIN MOORE SIMPLY WHITE OC-117 / 2143-70
Simply White is another popular shade for walls, cabinets, and trims – let’s find out why…
- It’s the CLOSEST to being a genuine white (of the three warm whites on this page). This is due to its high LRV of almost 90.
- It has a yellow undertone, which makes it not as stark as more traditional true whites.
Simply White trim, ceiling, and cabinets with Benjamin Moore Collingwood walls
If you want a white that’s cleaner and fresher than White Dove (coming up next) and brighter than Cloud White, Simply White could do the trick. It will generally look white until it’s compared with stark white (like a solid white paper) – it’s via comparison that you’ll see its undertones rise, and those hues are YELLOW.
SIMPLY WHITE ON TRIMS & DOORS
Generally speaking, Simply White is a beautiful color for trims, doors, ceilings, and cabinets as long you’re okay with that wink o’ yellow. The undertone IS more subtle on trims than on cabinets/walls (as the surface area is smaller). If you’re trying to coordinate with an existing white in your home, be careful. If your current white isn’t a warm/yellow-white, it could look MUCH cooler up against the yellow of Simply White.
In the above two photos, look at how well Simply White plays with a tan paint color (top) and a warm shade of gray (bottom) – Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan and Benjamin Moore Collingwood.
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SIMPLY WHITE ON CABINETS & FURNITURE
Simply White looks great on cabinets as it’s fresh and bright and ‘looks white’ as long as you don’t have a cleaner white nearby. It’s touch and go with some of the popular white quartz countertops simply because they don’t have the same yellow in them.
A BIT MORE ABOUT SIMPLY WHITE
- If you have white appliances, you’ll definitely notice the difference as Simply White will look CONSIDERABLY more yellow against white appliances.
- Simply White will be a brighter white than Cloud White or White Dove (next up).
- If you want to enhance cool paint colors, Simply White is a great choice, knowing that the cool paint colors can slightly enhance the warmth of Simply White.
- Simply White is a pretty shade of white for various beige/tan paint colors, as long as they don’t have orange-pink undertones.
The Full Color Review of Benjamin Moore Simply White
3. BENJAMIN MOORE WHITE DOVE OC-17
White Dove is my PERSONAL favorite regarding Benjamin Moore’s warm white paint colors. So, let’s take a closer look at this bad boy…
- White Dove is a SOFT white, not a bright one, giving it a gentler approach.
- White Dove has a yellow undertone, but it’s muted by a neutral base – more so than Simply White.
- Regarding flexibility, White Dove is the MOST flexible of the three, humoring a wide range of wall partners, including many shades of beige, greige, gray, and more colorful hues.
However, whereas Simply White has a higher LRV, putting it closer to the TRUE white end of things, with White Dove’s lower LRV (83), White Dove most often LOOKS like a soft white. So, rather than being more crisp and bright, it looks more delicate and subtle.
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WHITE DOVE ON DOORS & TRIMS
White Dove is softer looking than the shades of white that builders USUALLY use on trims and doors. So, if you have an existing white that’s BRIGHTER than White Dove and want to repaint one surface, you’ll likely want to paint the other white surfaces for consistency and flow.
Do My Trims, Walls & Cabinets Need To Be The SAME WHITE PAINT COLOR?
WHITE DOVE ON CABINETS & FURNITURE
White Dove looks AMAZING on cabinets and furniture. However, when it comes to kitchens, it presents the same challenges as Cloud White in that it rarely blends well with other whites (trims/appliances) or with SOME of the more modern white quartz/marble countertops.
However, if, like my next client, you want a slightly more layered/less-blending approach, White Dove can be a STUNNING choice…
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WHITE DOVE ON WALLS
White Dove is my favorite shade of white for walls. With its passive warmth, it can settle nicely in a south-facing room, enhancing its warmth. On the other hand, it will look more subdued in a north-facing room as the gray light in the windows calms that warmth down a bit. Although, if you’re looking for predictable WARMTH, in any exposure, this might not be warm enough, and you’ll want to check out the cream colors or a white with more yellow in it.
Comparing colors is one of the best ways to find your best shade. If you’re exploring White Dove, I recommend checking out Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (even though I PERSONALLY have mixed feelings about it, people love it!) and Sherwin Williams Alabaster (one of SW’s best warm whites), as well as Greek Villa.
A FEW MORE DETAILS ABOUT WHITE DOVE:
- If you choose White Dove, you’ll want ALL of the white surfaces in the room to be White Dove.
- With white appliances, White Dove will look quite a bit warmer and softer – you may want to look at stainless steel appliances (or a different shade of white).
- White Dove is great for any room – north, south, east, or west as long as you understand how it can shift from space to space (losing some warmth in northern or eastern light and warming up in southern and afternoon western light).
- I find White Dove the most FLEXIBLE of the three whites when accommodating paint colors for the walls.
- If you partner White Dove with cool paint colors/finishes, this will slightly enhance its warmth.
- White Dove really loves to be partnered with warm earth tones, including some of the popular beige/tan paint colors, as well as many warm gray, greige, and taupe paint colors.
- Of these three, White Dove is the best white paint color for the average home. I only shift to Cloud White or Simply White when I need a more noticeable warmth.
4. BENJAMIN MOORE CHANTILLY LACE
At first glance, Chantilly Lace doesn’t look warm, which is part of its appeal. This popular shade of white has an LRV just over 90, making it a bright white (but not a true white). And while it has a wink of warmth (yellow), you’ll hardly know it unless you compare it to a true shade of white like Sherwin Williams High Reflective White.
As shown in this gorgeous kitchen, the SUPER subtle warmth of Chantilly Lace shows up against the slightly cool tones of the marble backsplash and quartz countertop…
This might have you thinking it’s the PERFECT white for your home; however, being a brighter white, it’s not what everyone looks for when they think of a typical ‘warm white.’ It lives in the green-yellow family. You won’t know to look at it, so don’t worry. It has such a LOW chroma that its backdrop is softer than a true white, with no obvious undertone. In fact, knowing that it’s in this family blows my mind, based on my hands-on experience with it in every type of home. I don’t like green-yellow hues at all…ever, yet I wouldn’t hesitate to use this badass beauty in my home.
Just remember, white reflects light thanks to its high LRV. And with Chantilly Lace being higher than many others, it reflects a LOT of light.
Check out this next photo – on the left-hand wall, you see a yellow (yellow-green) hue. On the left upper cabinet, there’s a touch of pink undertone. Now, move to the far left and see a cooler, grayish cast. THANK YOU, MOTHER NATURE!
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A FEW MORE DETAILS ABOUT CHANTILLY LACE
- Chantilly Lace is Benjamin Moore’s most versatile, bright white.
- Sherwin Williams doesn’t have a color that quite compares – your closest would be Sherwin Williams Extra White or maybe White Snow.
- Chantilly Lace is a popular choice for marble finishes and ‘whole home’ trim/ceiling/door applications.
WHAT’S THE BEST WARM WHITE PAINT COLOR THAT DOESN’T LOOK YELLOW?
To get a warm shade of white, you need either yellow, pink (red) or orange undertones. There aren’t any great warm whites that cater to orange – yellow and pink are the typical hues. So, if you’re looking for a warm white with no yellow, the only way to get warmth will be via pink. The best whites with pink undertones are Benjamin Moore Atrim White and Sherwin Williams Arcade White.
As for the best warm white with the LEAST amount of noticeable yellow undertone, I would check out Sherwin Williams Pure White. It has yellow in it, but it’s the most subtle approach. If you find that ALL whites look yellow, consider adjusting the Kelvins of your bulbs to be above 3000K.
With Benjamin Moore, your best shot at no yellow undertones (before you head into the cool whites) will be Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. It has the least yellow undertone while offering a passive (suuuuper passive) warmth. Benjamin Moore Oxford White also takes a reasonable shot at the title but does have more of an undertone than Chantilly.
If a white doesn’t have yellow, pink, or orange hues – it’s not warm.
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WRITTEN IN 2019, AWESOMELY UPDATED IN 2023
I thought I posted this comment but I do not see it so I apologize if it shows up twice.
I love all the info you have so kindly taken the time to share. I have a new home being built and need to make my paint selections pronto. I am only allowed one paint color for the walls and ceilings and have chosen BM Balboa Mist. Please let me know if you think this is too dark for ceilings and walls. I am torn between BM Cloud White and Simply White for kitchen cabinets and all interior trim. My hardwood floors will be a greyish warm brown (if that makes sense, a little bit of a taupey grey hue) and my countertops will be white shimmery quartz with a soft gray backsplash. I am going for bright, light, clean, but warm, wispy and soft but not dingy or drab feeling. Any advice or suggestions on the safest route for paint color choices would be appreciated so much. Load of thanks in advance for your time.
Hi Nikky, Balboa Mist is a lovely colour and great for most walls, but you might find it a bit too grayish for ceilings everywhere – particularly in darker/north facing rooms. ‘Ideally’ your ceiling could be a lighter colour, even Silver Satin – just to take that gray edge off of things a bit…
And just so you know, it does have a bit of a taupe/purple undertone to be aware of, but it will give you that soft wispy warm look you are going for in most rooms!
Hope that helps!
Hi Kylie,
Very interesting post! Especially since this is the dilemma I now find myself having with my soon to be kitchen. I have to paint the cupboards and I’m going with white of course. The kitchen is very large with a red brick fireplace on one side. The cuboards are directly across from the fireplace on the opposite side. I was thinking of white dove but do you think tne fireplace should make a difference in the colour i choose for cabinets? I have med brown wood floors and i will do a white quartz countertop with white or off white subway tile as a backsplash….at least that’s what I am thinking. What do you think?
Thanks for any advice…
I’m looking at repainting my trim and going my kitchen cabinets the same color. My appliances are stainless but I’m considering a white apron sink. Will White Dove look okay next to a white sink, or will it have the same effect as the white appliances would? Thanks!!
Hey my Ginger friend! Okay, so yes, I see this a lot, where the cabinets are more creamy/yellow toned and the trim is white. It really is about finding a nice happy medium. For the walls, Accessible Beige is a beauty, one of my fave neutrals. Hmmm, I would take a look at SW Alabaster for the trim, maybe it could be a happy medium between the yellow tone of the cabinets while still being soft enough to entertain beige walls???!!!
I hope that helps 🙂
Hi Angie! Well BM Cloud White is usually the default for that look when it comes to ‘warm white’. You can also look at SW Alabaster and Whitetail which are also beautiful warm whites…
~Kylie
Hi Kylie
I am looking to repaint the kitchen cabinets an off white. designer suggested SW Dover White…because that is what my doors and trim are but I would really like to do a warmer white then this…more of an off white I guess. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Kerri
Hi Kerri, check out SW Alabaster, it might give you a bit more of a creamy, softer effect than Dover White!
Hi Kylie,
I am wondering what white is often recommended/used for ceilings/trims/doors? I am thinking of using simply white in my back living room that has a higher ceiling with two exposed beams and then either cloud white or white dove in the bedrooms. Was wondering if a certain white would be better for ceiling/trim/doors. Your video was great!!! If you have better suggestions, I would love it!
Thank you!!
Traci
Hi Traci, sorry for the SUPER delayed reply – just catching up on comments!~ NOw a lot can depend on your wall colours and exposures, but I find that White Dove is pretty darned versatile as while there’s some warmth in it, it also has a decent neutral base that calms it down, so it isn’t quite as creamy as Cloud White. It’s hard to go completely wrong with EITHER, but I do lean toward White Dove 🙂
~Kylie
Hi Kylie,
I’m wondering what white to paint my trim as I have antique white on my cupboards and am afraid of the trim looking “too white/blue” next to them .
Thanks, Monique
Hi Monique, it always depends on which antique white. Some are more yellow others are more beige/cream. My best advice would be SW Pure White which is a WHITE with a tiny drop of yellow in it (but really, it’s white that just white that shouldn’t go blue) or BM Cloud White which as a soft creamy base.
Good luck!
Hi Kylie, thank you for all you great advise on choosing paint colours.. I know your very busy with your business and this blog so I appreciate you taking the time to respond. My husband and I just bought a 22 year old house that we are updating. My question is what white would be good for a post and beem wood ceiling ? I want to also do the walls the same colour. The huge windows in this room face east. Meaning we get a lot of sun coming in. My furniture in this space is camel in colour with dark wood trim. Hardwood floors in med walnut.
Thank you in advance for your help,
Kind regards,
Dene R
Hi Dene, thank you for asking! I do try to give as much good info as possible on my blog articles and if that doesn’t work, then it might be a good time to check out my E-design. This way I can take a look at your photos and come up with ideas that make sense for everything! It’s affordable and fun! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Hello,
Great article on Whites. I am re-painting every thing in my kitchen. If I paint my cabinets dove white, is the trend to paint walls, trim,doors and ceiling all the same white? Or can I paint just the trim and doors dove white to match cabinets and do a greige on the walls for contrast?
Thanks for your help!
Hi Amanda! Some people like to have all of the surfaces the same. However, I personally like the trim/doors/ceiling the same, but might be inclined to shift things a bit on the walls. As for cabinets, when it comes to whites it can be the most simple approach to do them the same colour as the trim as it’s nice to keep the undertones consistent, so you don’t need to worry about matching those up. Now Dove White is a more subdued look for cabinets/trim/ceiling/etc… (and I’m wondering if you might mean White Dove?). If you meant White Dove then yes, it would be great on cabinets, trim/ceiling, doors and EVEN walls if you really wanted. If you mean Dove White, I might do that just on the cabinets and then shift to a lighter white for the trim/ceilings/doors as the cabinets will be closer to a white/off-white than a real white. I hope that helps!
Hello
I very much like Cambria Torquay for Countertop in my kitchen. I am having a difficult time deciding on Cabinet color. I was set on BM Dove White but depending on the designer I talk to, I get different answers. Some say it looks yellow and dirty compared to some sort of bright white. Yet an you have mentioned that it has the grey/beige. May I request your opinion please. Thanks
Hi Riz! Yes, White Dove can look dirty/yellow compared to a clean gray. It is a warm white (hence the yellow) with a kind of greige/grayed out base (hence the dirty). And yes, generally speaking it’s better to go with a more clean white. Could you get away with White Dove? Yes (whereas you couldn’t get away with Cloud White), but you would be better off with something along the lines of SW Pure White.
Hi….. I live in a small condo with a galley kitchen (no window), we are painting all the cabinets, trim and doors throughout the unit. Our cabinet maker made our 1/2 bath cabinet/vanity a year ago and it appears to be a color similar to white dove (bm), possibly a little lighter tone. I informed him I wanted the kitchen cabinets, master bath vanity and all the doors painted the same color as the 1/2 bath vanity….. the color came out WHITE! Nothing has been installed but the frames have already been painted. With having a small galley kitchen with no window and only very little natural light coming into the living area and two bedrooms would you recommend I stay with the WHITE ? He is willing to repaint everything White Dove or a similar color. I was leaning towards White Dove (so many on-line recommendations), but possibly White Dove may look to yellow in my small and lightless condo. Should I stick with the WHITE? All my walls are grey tones except the bathrooms which are a taupe/grey. Thanks so much for your advice. My painter/cabinet maker is waiting patiently for my answer. I realize he has hours into painting, but I have a lifetime in my condo. Thanks
Hi Carrie, it’s hard to say without photos as a LOT depends on the countertop/flooring and whether they suit a bright white or something softer. Off the top of my head, I would say White Dove should work, but really that’s just a guess that I can’t really stand behind without seeing the space! I do have E-design services where I can actually spend time with your room and figure out it’s specific needs, if that interests you, the link is here… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Painting the interior walls either agreeable gray or repose gray. Northern exposure. Which white do you recommend for trims, doors, and ceiling for either of those colors? We’ll be painting today. Hopefully we hear back from you soon. 🙂 Thanks!
Hi Junior, usually I refer to my e-design for personal questions! I try to give away as much free advice as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t work, it can be time for a closer look – that’s how I bring home the bacon 😉
I have several blog posts dedicated to this topic such as:
https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-4-best-white-paint-colours-sherwin-williams/
https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-8-best-benjamin-moore-white-paint-colours-undertones-and-more/
Hopefully you can find what you need there!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie,
I had my bleached oak cabinets painted with BM simply white and its too stark, for the lighting and white truffle quartz counters and white/grey marble back splash, I’m switching to BM dove grey for the cabinets and trim and doors, and ceiling. I have very little wall exposure, would you suggest the dove grey or a contrast? Do the cabniets need to be brought down to a primer coat before repainting from simply white to dove white. And semi gloss to satin?
Thank you,
Mary Beth
Hi Mary Beth! When it comes to more details personal questions, I do refer to my E-design packages where I can take a look at your home – otherwise I’m just making my best ‘guess’ for you. I do try to give as much complimentary info as I can on my blog, and if that doesn’t work, it might be time for a closer look!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie !
I need some serious help!! Currently my ceilings are pine with chocolate brown beams running through the ceiling. I am painting the pine white.
Initially, I was thinking about doing cloud white for my ceiling, and having my walls done either edge comb grey or grey owl. Keeping in mind that the chocolate brown beams will stay the brown colour. Will the cloud white not blend well with either the edge comb grey or grey owl?? Would I be better off with simply white or white dove instead ??
Thanks so much !!
Hi Meghan, Cloud White isn’t a BAD choice, but I think that White Dove might just be a touch softer. Cloud White just has a bit more creamy warmth in it that can be enhanced when paired with slightly cooler colours. Again, not BAD, but I think White dove would be better!
Hi Kylie! I have a little dilemma. My cabinets that just arrived are Cloud white, beautiful! The trim that I have already painted (only two rooms so far) are White dove as well as the ceiling. But now I’m torn. I don’t know whether to do my crown that will go over the cabinets and the entire main room in Cloud white or White dove! Should I change all my trim to Cloud white?? Also trying to pick a slighting darker white for all my walls… help!
Hi Naomi, it’s ideal if you can keep the trims and cabinets the same colour, this way you don’t have to worry about mixing n’ matching and having one colour make another look more yellow/gray/etc… 🙂
Thanks Kylie! Do you have any suggestions for the walls then? I want something slightly darker but still with the appearance of offwhite/cream.
Hi!
Wondering what color trim would look best in the house I’m building:
Paint colors in the house include edgecomb gray (main living open concept area), gray cashmere (guest bdrm) , ballet white (master bdrm), and stonington gray (this is in a bathroom with carerra marble counters)
The house white vinyl windows, medium white oak hardwood floors throughout white cabinets (kitchen and bathrooms)
Thank you!
Amberly
Hi Amberly, I might actually hop over to SW and look at Pure White!
Hi,
We just painted our whole house in White Dove and are now trying to figure out what white paint color to paint our kitchen cabinets. Does it make sense to stick with White Dove as well and maybe just change the finish to a semi gloss for the cabinets? We will be having wood countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thanks so much!
Hi Hannah, yes it DOES make sense, this way you don’t need to worry about competing undertones. I would look at satin or pearl finish though, just so it isn’t TOO reflective 😉
Hi Kylie,
I am building a new house & my cabinets are simply white. I am thinking that simply white would be best on all the trim as well but wondering about all the doors in the house and ceiling.? Should they too be simply white?
Thank you kindly? Love your page!
Hi Crystal – yes, I’m usually inclined to keep my whites consistent and simple throughout, only changing if i HAVE to…
Hi I’m painting the outside of our house in Florida. I would like to use Revere Pewter for the trim and torn between Cloud White or White Dove for the house. Also I read I could have the Revere Pewter made 25%darker would you advise that I’m just not sure if Revere Pewter might be a little to light thank you
Hi Bonnie! Without having seen your home and it’s roof/stone/landscaping/exposure, I would ‘generally’ lean more toward White Dove or Cloud White. As for lightening/darkening again, it depends on your exposure. If you’re southern, the light can make a paint colour look a bit lighter!
~Kylie
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