Those without an eye for color will be confused when seeing the two as they look very similar. Thanks so much KM. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thank you! And as usual, Im being anal. Thank you! OBJECTIVE: warm/cozy/inviting. This virtual consult will allow the designer to see your space and lighting which would be the best option for your project. We are using SW Pure White for all trim, doors and ceilings. Are you asking for an all over white? Hello, were repainting the house and currently have dover white as the trim/door color. While I love Halo on most walls, it is overall slightly darker than wed like. Hello I have open living room to dining area,also open to the kitchen. But it also has some subtle green undertones as well. I would imagine that it would slightly highlight the warm purple thats in Barren Plain, especially if its considerably more neutral looking. Thank you! Looking for a color that would look soft on exterior ad be complimented by a clean white trim. Wondering if you could make a recommendation on the best exterior shade of white. I bought new interior doors in the Greek Villa and want to paint the door casings and walls in the same Greek Villa. I dont know, I dont think there is a white that I would partner up, it sounds like any white will just make your cabinets look creamier and dingier. Christy, I totally feel your frustration! I get asked about off-whites ALL the time, the most common question being, I was thinking of using this off-white paint colour, are there any sneaky undertones I should know about? You bet there are! We cannot stress enough how important it is to not judge a color by how it looks online, colors will look different on every screen. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. We had initially settled on Benjamin Moores Barren Plain based on the recommendation of a local designer we consulted with who assisted us in selecting our new grey floors and matched it with this colour. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. They are both members of Benjamin Moore's off-white collection. I am wanting a warm white. 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. This would be for an exterior trim color. This kitchen uses Oyster White for the cabinets and the soft violet tones of Exclusive Plum for the walls, in a pairing thats peaceful and feminine. Oyster White and Tricorn Black make for a dramatic and chic look in this bathroom. Eider White SW 7014. Hi love the idea of Creamy with Pure White trim, no crown molding like your house, so for the ceiling what color?? Thank you very much for your expertise ! Thoughts on this? I have mad love (as you would say) for classic gray and dying to try. Your email address will not be published. Ironically, I was this close to going with Shoji White instead. Would Alabaster be a good choice? Your email address will not be published. We think either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either would work as they are both clean, crisp whites. Best postEVER! The molding looks great with the suede paint but, will be touching the wall where I need to paint my transition color. We are starting with a blank slate. Also, I am torn on the new trend of painting trim, base, and crown the same as the wall color. Sadly, there is no color that is white/beige/greige and a neutral. I dont want grey or cream for the walls, i wanted white. Warmer whites will have either a drop of yellow or red that is what makes them warm. We changed our countertops to a honed black granite and our floors will be black rectified porcelain tile (resembles burnt wood). Expansive South and North facing windows and not very sunny/bright in the main rooms. There you are! Thank you!! This bedroom takes Oyster White in a playful direction with bright and fun Flyway. With a LRV of 74, White Duck is firmly in the off-white range, and a touch brighter than Oyster White. Thank you Thank you! Consider sticking with Pure White SW 7005 as your option it is a clean white without any undertones. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Is there a search feature on your website to search your blogs? Shes also an artist with a passion for color, and exploring the relationship between color and emotions. Pale Oak is a popular light greige color from Benjamin Moore. Awful looking- now have to repaint. Thats another color I want to try using. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. How much more cool do I need to go to balance the warmth of the sun? Thoughts? Im looking to repaint my entire first floor. Pure White trim is fabulous and flexible, I see no problem with those at all! The off-white component of Oyster White gives it a natural feel that looks lovely with other nature-inspired colors. . Theres really no limits on how you can use it. We used Wider White in our new home in several rooms to complement Light French Gray which we Love!! Previously we had BM Bavarian Cream in these areas. I want to brighten dull basement walls that are now beige. What color white would be good for a home with the same white as the walls my bedrooms is small and dinning room kitchen is open with living room in that area they have high ceilings and kitchen cabinet are white also . I'm so glad you're here! And whatever happened to the ease of builder beige anyways? Hello Bonnie, White Duck SW 7010 has a yellow base and can read as a yellow in some lighting, for that reason you may want to consider using Shoji White SW 7041 instead. These colours are relatively neutral, but that doesnt mean theyre fool-proof (as there are no fool-proof neutrals). We have light countertops and a medium brown wood floor. Swiss Coffee is creamier and slightly warmer with stronger yellow and grey undertones. Only have one question my builder uses SW Snowbound for all doors and trim. Check out my affordable and fun E-Design! Hi Jessica! Your last comment about. I have those dreaded cream / off white cabinets you spoke of. So its not that its BAD, it can just be limiting for other choices I plan on white kitchen cabinets, darkish wood floors.I was thinking about City Loft as the wall color because I want something that is not white, but not too much color either. Honestly, I discovered through SW paint samples, that the more Raw Umber the paint formula has, the more I have issues with those undertones I dislike. I want to paint my dining room, entryway, and hall. I am okay with a slightly greenish or yellowish undertone. What would you recommend for the ceiling? Ive also been able to see firsthand how lucky he is to have me in his life. I am having a hard time deciding the complimentary white for the walls. Hi Christine! I really like SW Shitaki for the island. Id love to use Chantilly lace but unfortunately too bright for the open floor plan kitchen. What are some complimenting white colors that would tone down all the reds? 1. Greek Villa #SW7551 You I loved this post. Hi Kylie. Are you an avid reader? With trends leaning warmer, expect to see more of this beautiful beige coming your way! Also, the den area will have coffered ceilings, so a contrasting color would be nice. Additionally we are looking for an exterior trim color that is dark like an architectural bronze found on window frames that would work well with this white primary color on the walls. Windfresh White SW 7628 The last designer I used (NOT Kylie) insisted that Id love Creamy on my interior doors and trim despite me not feelin it. 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. Oyster White Undertones Oyster White SW 7637 Can you tell me which one would be a better choice that will not read yellow? Decorated Life is reader-supported. Help! Hi Barb! I have Acacia Wood floors in my kitchen, dining and living room and golden oak cabinets in the kitchen. Come on in to learn a little more about me! Hi Kylie, What color trim would you suggest to compliment the SW White Duck walls? This will probably seem so off base today because everything leans the opposite, but are there any off-white neutral colors that you have used that have green undertones that you would recommend? You would need to narrow down your color family choices. I think youll need to get well into the off-white range. All Rights Reserved. Am I the only one that is looking for a green undertone? Im about to start painting my house. What other colors/finishes are in your kitchen? Super pretty, love it, but sometimes can pick-up an almost pinkish cast, which is why I dont refer to it as often :). Treat your kitchen cabinets and trim as architectural details (which they are) and use the same crisp white on all of your trim and cabinetry. 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. I also love the slightly darker approach of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist. And not BM Grey Owl again, not enough green, as it starts to have purple come out for me in that entry area. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Regards, Andrew. Not long after, I was in my local BM store and he happens to have created his own custom line of greys. Oyster White Compared to White Duck Oyster White has an LRV of 72, making it the brightest of the three colors we were comparing. Ancient Marble Greenish white. (Im imagining something like F&B Cabbage White but with purple.) Hi Peggy! colors do you suggest go together for walls and cabinets. Maybe I should choose pure white? I have floor to ceiling windows on both north and east facing walls. Our style for furniture is a mix of antiques, Victorian, mixed with some Ethan Allen British Collection. Hello Steve! I have SW Alabaster trim throughout. and that once it was up, she was sure that Id love it. We are going to paint our living area that has lots of natural light. This makes it a fairly light color and puts it just on the borderline of off-white colors, which generally run from a LRV of 73 to 82. I really do not want to paint the wall a true white as that would be to much of a contrast against the suede paint. So, Shoji White and Oyster White are both amazing neutral paint colors. Check out these warm greiges below, they will never read yellow: Do you want to cool down with blues and greens, or heat things up with reds and oranges? However, this color is so light that under most lighting conditions, it is going to appear off-white, not greige. Im painting the interior walls with city loft, satin finish, emerald paint. We have an open floor plan: kitchen island cabinet will be black; quartz countertops will be Clovelly (Cambria) (its off white, gold, bronze, black veining). Hi Kylie, If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Hi Kylie, I have been trying to choose a white BM for new construction entry way and hallways. It has an LRV of 70, putting it on the very LOW/dark end of the off-white range, dipping more into the light depth colours. What colors should we consider for kitchen, living and dining area. Oyster White Color Strip Oyster White does not technically have a color strip. Leaning towards White Duck for the master bed and warm gray/Greige for our main living spaces (northern exposure in most rooms with LARGE windows). To me, it is so yellow looking, and I have northern exposure throughout. Hi, Kylie. Classic Gray is a warm gray in the off-white range. It is likely that this will be the trim color for the inside of the house. and bedrooms City Loft Whether its trim or the entire wall, this inviting shade adds a sense of ease. A pastel greige, if you will. It looks great with Pure White for a little bit of contrast. Shoji White vs. White Duck How far into off white? An off white color can only be created by adding yellow. Ive had a lot of clients say they love cream, but dont love yellow. Look at: Any suggestions? Im accustomed to painting trim super white and color (even if its white) for the walls. I want the trim and walls to be the same color so the view is the standout. https://homeowner.sherwin-williams.com/colorconsult/. I painted my fireplace Pure White. However, if you look very closely, Oyster White leans just slightly grayer. White Duck is another creamy off-white thats very similar to Oyster White. Westhighland White, maybe? Wool Skein SW 6148. Featured Color: Alabaster SW 7008 Alabaster Consider using either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either one will pop. Which color do you recommend? We want to paint our above ground family room. The white you choose should depend on the other colors in the room. Two questions: 1. Under bright natural light it will look light beige, with just a slight depth that keeps it from being washed out. Despite the name, Oyster White is actually a light greige paint color. Hi Monica! Help please? Hall leading to bedrooms kind of dim. We felt like Natural Choice was a little more creamy than White Duck. If you like the general look of Silver Satin, but want your walls LIGHTER, Benjamin Moore Calm has a similar approach. Paired with White Dove for walls. Hi Lisa! Look at you go isnt colour a wonderful thing?!!! Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Thanks! Im thinking Urbane Bronze for the interior doors only as it matches my counters perfectly. I was considering SW White Duck or SW Aesthetic White. So yes, paint your cabinets Pure White SW 7005, if you introduce another white it may look like you tried to match the wall color and failed. Nuance, Moderne White, Ethereal White, Frosty White, etc.). I had planned to use a barely- off-white paint with a slight pink undertone (Ben Moore Atrium White) on the walls/ceiling, but dont think thats going to look good with the yellowish undertone in floor. Like White Dove, it has a warm undertone but it's a bit lighter and brighter. The other open rooms have windows but they do not get direct sunlight. Despite our home, several vehicles and my student loans, only NOW do I feel like Im adulting because why? Painting the exterior brick on our home. Actually theres a whole wide range of whites, including warm whites, cool whites, off-whites, and pastels. I prefer a softer look rather than a cleaner white. You might also like the approach of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist, which is similar to Classic Gray but has a bit more depth and body to it. Everything else is either wood/neutral tones. Creamy is a tricky one on trim/cabinets as it doesnt partner up quite as easily with wall colour options (because of the creamy/yellow in it), its not quite as versatile as the likes of BM White Dove, SW Alabaster and BM Cloud White. Hoping Ill love it. Were installing a brand new kitchen and weve decided on Iron Ore as the island color. Are you open to a light golden neutral? I have been considering White Duck and Creamy, however I have also been looking at SW Ivory Lace as its LRV is a little less than Creamy and a little more than White Duck. Its my office, so I know Im going to win the argument (wink wink), but I would love to hear your thoughts on White Heron. I hard oak flooring. I love your post and information. So(awkward moment) cream IS yellow, its just yellow with a neutral base added to it, and thats JUST what you get when you choose Creamy. True story. This value is close enough for me to consider Oyster White to be an off-white color. Look at: Hi Laura! Alabaster is also much brighter than Oyster White, with a LRV of 82 that sits on the borderline between off-white and true white. Were now looking for a nice complimentary white for the cabinets. Repainting my homes stucco exterior which is south facing. Test Before Buying a Lot of Paint Our kitchen cabinets (new from Kemper) will be Shaker design/White paint color. 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. Hi Kylie! 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. The flooring, furniture colors, etc. Oyster White is a versatile neutral that straddles the fence between off-white and very light greige. This beautiful balance helps build a versatile space that works with a variety of different design styles. Ive been reading all your posts but havent seen you mention natural choice or natural ground. Thank You! I know a pink undertone can ruin things. This wall features Oyster White with shelves in Skyline Steel. Oyster White has a light reflective value (LRV) of 72. I want you to check out SAMPLIZE. This home uses Oyster White and Coastal Plain to accent the natural beauty of hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. SW creamy left me curious. Would Dover white go with Sjohi white or Oyster white? Here, youll find hundreds of articles on how to create the home of your dreams. Neutral Ground SW 7569 Off-white usually refers to a color with some yellow in it that would not work with your palette. Hello Kathryn, yes, Alabaster SW 7008 is a beautiful warm white. Panda White SW 6147 Alabaster SW 7008 does have a drop of yellow in it so that may not work for you either. Hi! Do you want to learn more about colour, either for your own home or your clients homes? Struggling to find a SW warm light wall color to compliment the grey, as well as trim and celing. Why do you not recommend on cabinets? Lets take a quick break to talk about paint samples, Undoubtedly, youll be heading out in the near future to grab paint samples stop right there! It, which in between those two colors would you recommend? I sampled some greiges but they just dont seem to work with my furnishings and fixed elements. Hi Carla! Is a combo of Pure White, Duck White, and Mindful Gray a good one? Hi Constance! I have no idea what colour to use on the ceiling. Or would you recommend something different than Duck White. I may have made a mistake choosing the carpet but its too late now:( drift of mist is a perfect paint choice but Im worried it may make the room look even dingier and muddy. Hi Sams Mom! Click the following link to get started. For example. Im starting to research white paint for kitchen cabinets so appreciate your feedback on Creamy. FULL Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams White Duck. Remember, every gray will have an undertone, and Silver Satin favours a very slight violet. What color white would comment and make brighter but not to white where it would bother eyes? Hello, High Reflective White in SW Emerald paint will be used on all the trim, wainscoting, and ceilings throughout the main level. Whether you think of Oyster White as a greige or as an off-white, its so neutral that you really cant go wrong choosing coordinating colors for it. This beautiful balance helps build a versatile space that works with a variety of different design styles. Its a modern Victorian. We want a white color for the walls and are leaning towards the Eider White, Pure White or Alabaster. You can also use it as an exterior color, or an all-over indoor color. Hi Chelle, There is no way to tone down the red in a cherry floor. It is always best to look at color in your lighting. Kitchen cabinets a white also but what white do you recommend for cabinets that will blend with wall colors and trim. Thanks! The ceilings are 7-1/2 ft. high. Hi Monique! I dont want a stark contrast, but instead, Id like a white that compliments the shoji walls. 47K views 2 years ago Today's color review is Sherwin Williams White Duck, I'm going to show you the undertones of this paint color, why it's not off-white, and I'm going to give you three tips. I have really enjoyed reading your blogs and have learned a lot. White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. Oyster White FULL DETAILS Float into any room painted with this creamy white. . Hi, I have been having a hard time picking a white to use as a transition from the colors in my living room into my family room. Splashes of blue touches of violet, hints of green or even PINK off-whites are DAMN hard to choose. So, I havent used Ivory Lace very much its pretty and is a bit less cream/yellow than Creamy, but WARMER than White Duck! Alabaster SW 7008 @thenewlywedwards. I dont have much time to decide Oh boy????.. Oyster White is an exceptionally light greige thats neutral enough to use in any room of the home. Our kitchen, dining, living is all one open area with lots of windows and facing east/west. Yes, I have off-white colours on my walls, oh yes! I currently have Creamy White trim throughout the main house. Thank you. 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.". My floors are in the honey family and everything that I have tried reads either blue or yellow. Sherwin Williams Origami White is not a paint color that will work in every home as lighting, interior dcor, design layout and the type of fixed elements you have in your home will determine how this paint color will react in your home. I am doing my entire house in Shoji white. Would Eider or Egret white give off a purple vibe in those conditions? Stucco SW 7568, I am using iron ore for my trim on my exterior. Going for modern rustic ish. Would city loft brighten it up a bit or is it a mistake because it has a different undertone? What color wall paint is on the first picture on this page, of the bathroom with curvy tub? Hi Kylie! Consider soft, muted greens, golden yellows, browns, and blues as part of a meadow or forest palette. Thank you! They have helped me so much and again I am reading them for our new house! Id recommend giving it a try! I love Creamy White and now I have a new favoriteWhite Duck or may be Aesthetic White?