Swiss Coffee is creamier and slightly warmer with stronger yellow and grey undertones. Thank you! Hi Linda, Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. I recently painted my exposed beam ceiling dover white and am thinking it is too yellow. Hi Peggy! Its nice and bright for the entry but doesnt call too much attention to itself. See why Oyster White ends up in so many categories? What trim do you recommend ? Ive had a lot of clients say they love cream, but dont love yellow. Shoji White has a bit more gray in it and oyster white has a bit more green. EW pulls a Rose/Pink undertones!! 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. What trim would you recommend with BM Feather Down? It looks lovely. I am building a modern house with French white oak flooring, cabinets, beams and ceilings. Alabaster is too light for me, accessible beige too dark. Hello Kylie! It has very high ceilings in the main area. Paired with White Dove for walls. Hi Deren! I think Ive tried just about every color you mentioned above (other than Eider White) so I think I need to swing into green undertones. It is a warm, soft white with enough contrast from Shoji to work on your ceilings. We felt like Natural Choice was a little more creamy than White Duck. Do you think Extra White is always too bright? Hi Monique! Your best course of action would be to complement the existing flooring. Hi Jenn, take a look at BM White Dove, it could be quite lovely! Stucco SW 7568, I am using iron ore for my trim on my exterior. Here are just a FEW reasons why I recommend Samplize to my clients, Learn all about saving money on paint samples with SAMPLIZE HERE. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/virtual-color-consultation. Not much light unless blinds are open wide. Repose Gray SW 7015 We are in the middle of a major renovation and have finally picked our colours. You can always paint furniture and shelving to suit your tastes. Thank you We will have polished gray concrete floors, some exposed warm woods, dark brown leather couch and navy bottom cabinets in kitchen. In order for the eye to perceive a different color, you would need to pick a color at least two steps darker than SW 7005 Pure White that color would no longer be considered a white. Would Alabaster or Shoji White be a better blend with Shitaki? Hi Monica! Hi Kylie, I have been trying to choose a white BM for new construction entry way and hallways. Or, starting over and trying SW Jogging Path and SW Grecian Ivory- maybe they wouldnt flash pink? Would White Duck walls go with Alabaster trim? City Loft seems like it would work well, but you just mentioned a pink tone. Whereas SW Dover White has a warm, creamy yellow undertone and is also dirtier than SW Ice Cube. Are you asking for an all over white? Pure White trim is fabulous and flexible, I see no problem with those at all! Im about to start painting my house. colors do you suggest go together for walls and cabinets. The existing walls are SW ivorie, which contrast nicely with the trim, but want to change the wall to whitish/beige/greige/neutral color. The core of our upstairs is Repose Gray, so we would like something that flows with that. In fact, at first glance, these two colors may look similar because they both have greige undertones. Hi Pam! Would you spend the extra $1,700 to do 3-tone (white ceilings) or is White Duck light enough to not really matter if the ceiling is the same color as the walls? Hi! I have been looking at Alabaster White, Dover White and Shoji White. You might look at this colour and think, good Lord, what IS she talking about? its that subtle. Greige is the combination of gray and beige. Add your favorite black for a dramatic and sophisticated look. . This virtual consult will allow the designer to see your space and lighting which would be the best option for your project. I am usually much quicker at this but it seems to be a lot of wall space. Thinking BM Edgecomb in the hall and family room which is also low light? Oyster White can go in a lot of directions. Natural Choice SW 7011 Visualize, coordinate, and order color samples here. What ceiling, wall and trim color would you suggest for the basement. Hello Pamela, the warm tones in Dover would not complement either Shoji or Oyster. FULL Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams White Duck. A pastel greige, if you will. It's the color that I chose to paint most of our NC home including our guest room: As such, it can serve in situations designed for either type of color. Shoji White SW 7042 This is a learn-to-decorate blog, not a look-what-Kylie-can-do blog. I LOVE White Duckas its the perfect blend of cream with a tan/gray base to calm it down. Benjamin Moore, in some lights, Classic Gray can look quite greige, but really, its a warm gray, while Classic Gray FAVOURS gray, it never looks icy cold like traditional gray paint colours, White Duck has an LRV of 74, so it really is on the border of off-white and light, offering CONTRAST with trim without visual WEIGHT, its great if youre looking for a warm, but not OBVIOUSLY beige, gray or creamy neutral, like Aesthetic White (coming shortly), its one of the few options with no obvious undertone to wrestle with, in the above photo, White Duck is shown with Benjamin Moore, Silver Satin has an LRV of 76, so its sittin pretty in the off-white range, because its a warm gray, Silver Satin will come up a bit warmer in a, Silver Satin looks pretty with Sherwin Williams, theyre more affordable than the samples pots/rollers/foam boards that are needed for traditional paint sampling, If you keep the samples on their white paper, you can move them around the room, Creamy has an LRV Of 81, which is an UBER fab off-white depth, on the, Creamy has enough warmth to be OBVIOUS without being obnoxiously yellow, especially compared to, Aesthetic White has an LRV of 73, so its another on-the-border colour, but I still find that it gives a fab off-white look with no obvious green/purple/blue/colour in it, Its nice for a north-facing room for a neutral, but not particularly warm NOR cold look. This is a great website and your feedback is greatly appreciated. Would Alabaster be a good trim and cabinet choice? having a heck of a time choosing a color for my mantle now that I had tile installed in the surround that I think Im about to regret). Oyster White Compared to White Duck Oyster White has an LRV of 72, making it the brightest of the three colors we were comparing. 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. An interior designer suggested using Pearly White on everything, saying that it is a warmer white and goes with everything. You have a classic color combination that will look good forever. Can you tell us what room you are painting? I wont have too many bold pieces in home. 5 Tips to Choosing an Exterior Paint Colour AND DID YOU KNOW? We want a white color for the walls and are leaning towards the Eider White, Pure White or Alabaster. In a home that gets ample natural light, painting Oyster White on your exterior will show more of the softer, beige side of Oyster White. Is a combo of Pure White, Duck White, and Mindful Gray a good one? Consider sticking with Pure White SW 7005 as your option it is a clean white without any undertones. I bought new interior doors in the Greek Villa and want to paint the door casings and walls in the same Greek Villa. 2023 Kylie M. Interiors / All Rights Reserved / Website Design by. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster SW 7008 will make your space bigger and brighter and taller. Alabaster could work, but I might also look at SW Pure White . White Duck Vs Oyster White Oyster White is a neutral paint color that is comparatively a little darker than White Duck while offering almost the same features. Hi Kylie, Im actually looking for a Sherwin Williams white with a not-so-subtle purple undertone. However, this color is so light that under most lighting conditions, it is going to appear off-white, not greige. Thoughts on this? Just dont want an ugly, muddy army-like green either. What color white trim would work? Well, we have entered into the Great White Paint Debate at our house. I hope that helps! Best postEVER! Hi Jennifer! It looks great with other grays, especially darker and cooler grays than itself. Alabaster has a drop of yellow in it which makes it a beautiful complement to your oak trim and the other colors/finishes in your space. We are renovating and I need to choose a colour for the main floor (LR DR, FR ,kitchen ,PwdrR) and hallways. I have floor to ceiling windows on both north and east facing walls. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. White Duck is another creamy off-white thats very similar to Oyster White. Quick Paint Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Shoji White SW 7042 What does that mean for me? Thank you for all the useful tips when considering paint colors. Featured Color: Alabaster SW 7008 Alabaster Pure white on trim, Dorian gray or silver mist for *shutters possibly pavestone if using white duck or alabaster( *only two in front its a cottage) and silver mist on door. Hmmmm, is there any way you can ask him to NOT use Snowbound? I just dont want you to be surprised once its on your walls! True story. I am looking to brighten/freshen up the place a bit. So, I havent used Ivory Lace very much its pretty and is a bit less cream/yellow than Creamy, but WARMER than White Duck! if so which shade would work? Why We Chose Sherwin Williams White Duck for Our Exterior Paint Color Hi Carla! It looks great with Pure White for a little bit of contrast. We are also repainting out kitchen cabinets, should we also paint them the same white or go with a different shade? Were installing a brand new kitchen and weve decided on Iron Ore as the island color. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Any suggestions? You would need to narrow down your color family choices. White Paint Color Guide 2023 | White Dove vs Swiss Coffee vs Alabaster 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. I was thinking Pure White but I am wondering if it is the best option before I go for it. Going for modern rustic ish. Does Sherwin Williams have a barely off-white that wd work better? Looking for a color that would look soft on exterior ad be complimented by a clean white trim. I sampled some greiges but they just dont seem to work with my furnishings and fixed elements. Light comes in and hits one LARGE wall. Hi Laura! What is the difference between Shoji white and white duck? Hi. A stroll through Instagram reveals that Oyster White is very popular for exteriors. Cheers! Thanks! 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. The Best White Paint Colors - Driven by Decor Sadly, there is no color that is white/beige/greige and a neutral. Can you recommend a similar off-white alternative? It isn't white like a domestic duck but more like a wild duck, creamy and pure. You could use it as a base and a neutral but however, in specific conditions - this paint color appears cool and crisp. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Sherwin Williams Pearly White Review - KnockOffDecor.com Hello I have open living room to dining area,also open to the kitchen. Hello Steve! We are trying to decide on a color for our custom made kitchen cabinets. 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. Wondering if you could make a recommendation on the best exterior shade of white. I have no idea what colour to use on the ceiling. I want to brighten dull basement walls that are now beige. Hi Kylie! Without the Oxford White Trim, you would probably not even see the grey on its own. If it were ME, and I had to choose 1 of my FAVE whitesId hit White Dove, or for a bit more warm/cozy SW Alabaster, as you do have the northern light and White Dove can only work SO hard . If you love it anyways, then thats cool! Side-by-side, Oyster White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. It is not stark at all; compare Pure White to High Reflective White SW 7757 and you will be able to see the softness and warmth in Pure White. Hi Laura! Help? 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. What are some complimenting white colors that would tone down all the reds? It is gray enough to use as a neutral, but it is still warm. The 3 Whites and Off-Whites I Would NEVER Paint my Trim or Cabinets Natural Choice vs White Duck. If your room is south facing, it would be calmer than Creamy, White Duck would be calmer in south-facing light as well (Creamy would look even WARMER in southern light which is a warm yellow light), but if you have a north or east-facing room, you might prefer the warmth of Creamy to balance out that duller light. Skyline Steel SW 1015, Im Currently building a house, I really want a white thats not bright and crisp for my exterior color on hardy plank more of an off white, but Im afraid of it looking yellow. Hi Linda, check out these white/light greiges. I love your post and information. This is also a great color option for trim! I have really enjoyed the colors I have because they are neutral and work with almost any furnishings. Are there a few options I can start with. We have oak trim, a large brick fireplace in taupe and cream bri ck, burgandy leather furniture oatmeal colored carpet. Can you give me two good choices for rooms without a lot of natural light? Whats the lightest greige or beige or neutral youd recommend that pairs nicely with dover white trim? Painting sample boards this week to take and view in the rooms. We werent told the paint brand. The undertones are just enough to keep Oyster White from looking stark or glaring. What color wall paint is on the first picture on this page, of the bathroom with curvy tub? Hi Brenda! and that once it was up, she was sure that Id love it. I am wanting a warm white. I love SW White Duck for a couple of rooms (along with possibly Anew Gray/Agreeable Gray Accessible Beige and/or Edgecomb Gray) -in general do those colors play well with Pure White trim? What color of white would be a compliment for the trim? My floors are in the honey family and everything that I have tried reads either blue or yellow. Not stark, but also dont want it to look like a dirty white. This way if its a warm color, you can choose something with warm undertones or vice versa. We are converting our basement into a den and full bath. Sherwin Williams Oyster White leans on the cool side of greiges, but you cannot say that without pairing it with other colors. Its an off-white (heavy off-white) thats a greige, but rather than having the subtle purple of Classic Gray, it has a wink more warmth with a touch of cream/yellow. I think youll need to get well into the off-white range. Christy, I totally feel your frustration! Fireplace is also in a satin finish. If. I am so proud of my choice for our new bathroom walls. Our house is furnished mostly in warm, natural colors e.g., orange, yellow, shades of brown, and reds. This one is exactly what the color states. WhT would be a nice cream color for my cabinets and also what would be a good trim color . Any suggestions. The last designer I used (NOT Kylie) insisted that Id love Creamy on my interior doors and trim despite me not feelin it. The molding looks great with the suede paint but, will be touching the wall where I need to paint my transition color. I havent been able to find any mention of this for a trim color. They are very informative. White Duck has maybe a bit more beige in it. Sherwin Williams places it in a collection of white paint colors, and not on a light-to-dark card. Want to know which off-whites are best for YOUR room? Westhighland White, maybe? I do not want beige or cream. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. I am planning on using BM Cloud White for all of the trim as well as the kitchen and family room cabinetry. Would Alabaster be a good choice? Itll appear like an ageing white. Navajo white is pulling too much yellow. Would you suggest chatilly lace, oxford white or decorators white. in the same color. Our home was built in the 80s and its full of oak oak kitchen cabinets, oak molding, oak beams, and its extremely open to the 2nd floor. If you DONT want pink and are okay with a wink of green, SW Drift of Mist is pretty not cold though. I am looking to paint the interior in an off white color . 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). Modern White SW 6168 is a strong contender but we are unsure if it is the right choice. In this range, youll find off-whites that are light and bright but will still show some contrast with standard white trim. In 2016, Alabaster was the Sherwin-Williams COTY and Simply White was Benjamin Moore's Top Color. Sherwin Williams Eider White Paint Color Review, Dover White by Sherwin Williams Paint Color Review, White Heron by Sherwin Williams Paint Color Review, Shoji White by Sherwin Williams Paint Color Review, Pure White by Sherwin Williams Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Paint Color Review, Lazy Gray by Sherwin Williams Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams On the Rocks Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Anew Gray Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Alabaster Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams City Loft Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Passive Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Sea Salt Paint Color Review, Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Paint Color Review. Come on in to learn a little more about me! Anita Yokotas Favorite Sherwin-Williams Colors. Natural Choice SW 7011 Thank you. Its a modern Victorian. I wanted to use SW alabaster but am now leaning towards SW pure white as a whole house paint (walls, cabinets, trim, doors) Will it be to stark white? Hi! Hello Nancy! 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! Kylie M Interiors, Edesign expert talks about one of the best neutral paint colours - Sherwin Williams White Duck. What other colors/finishes are in your kitchen? Am I the only one that is looking for a green undertone? Any of which would be a beautiful complement to Urbane Bronze SW 7048. Lets take a look at Oyster White in action to gather inspiration for our own projects! Once again, it sits on the fence! Oyster White has beige and gray undertones that look soft and creamy. The 12 Best WHOLE HOME Gray and Greige Paint Colours, Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Egret White, The 8 Best WHOLE HOME Warm Neutral Paint Colours. Ancient Marble Greenish white. SW 7008 Alabaster would be a much better option as it is a hair darker than SW 7005 Pure White and would complement the warm undertones in your granite. As for undertones, it is very similar to White Duck with yellow and greige coming through. I figured Id just pop in and check you out ;). 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. The current color is a medium beige with pinkish purple undertones that does not live harmoniously with the warm wood floors and cabinetry. We are going to paint our living area that has lots of natural light. Lastly, and what I am must curious about, we are considering Duck White for the majority of the first floor walls, including the foyer, kitchen, and family room. This shade pairs especially well with traditional spaces thanks to its approachable quality that feels timeless. You could definitely do a monochromatic palette with Greek Villa SW 7551 and you are correct; paint the trim in a semi-gloss sheen and paint walls and ceilings in a flat sheen. This color is on-trend and has a big fan following thanks to its ability to offer warmth without straying into the yellow section of the color wheel. Wool Skein SW 6148. Looking for an off-white to pair with black windows and gray/taupe rock trim. Also, take a look at Greek Villa SW 7551, it is very similar to Alabaster but is just a bit brighter. We have Colonnade Gray throughout the rest of the open floor plan house and Shoji coordinates nicely. Expansive South and North facing windows and not very sunny/bright in the main rooms. Shoji White Is The Perfect Zen Tone For Your Living Space - Homedit Salty Dog is a handsome trim color for this Oyster White kitchen. Because they open up to each other would this type of combination work? I am having kitchen cabinets painted. This beautiful balance helps build a versatile space that works with a variety of different design styles. Hi Karen! Were now looking for a nice complimentary white for the cabinets. Help! Creamy is definitely one of my favourite warm off-white paint colours thats NOT beige or gray! Hi Kylie, I have Acacia Wood floors in my kitchen, dining and living room and golden oak cabinets in the kitchen. Eider White SW 7014 is a light greige and has some gray in it. Its a little darker than Oyster White, with a LRV of 69.89. I want to paint my dining room, entryway, and hall. Awful looking- now have to repaint. White cabinets in Kitchen and one Shiplap accent wall in Living area with a brick fireplace. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Having used this colour in my brothers house (not shown above, pictures are coming soon), Ive been able to see firsthand how it shifts from a beige-greige blend (but never definitively gray or beige) into a really subdued, neutralized cream. Id like something non yellow that would add a crisp, clean look to the vinyl. New Construction with 1.5 stories 20ft + ceilings in LR & DR, open Loft. Thanks for your reply! But yet something still light & fresh. BUT, honey floors and kitchen cabinets (open concept living/dining/kitchen); and beautiful greenery outside (with distant ocean viewsno neighbors) are driving me crazy. I love both colours and as such have decided to use both throughout the house.