Were installing a brand new kitchen and weve decided on Iron Ore as the island color. I'm so glad you're here! Im sorry you had that experience, and I can absolutely imagine how tricky/disappointing it was for you. Consider pairing Alabaster with a clean, crisp white like Pure White SW 7005 Pure White or Extra White SW 7006 on your trim to bring ever more light into your space. Dori. Thank you , Hello! Spy vs. Spy - 1961-2009The Spy vs. Spy stories were always 1 page, black and white stories devoid of any text which appeared in Mad Magazine beginning in 196. Thank you for your good advice. If you DONT want pink and are okay with a wink of green, SW Drift of Mist is pretty not cold though. Can you suggest a trim colour that would work with all these colours? What would be a good greige that is on the warm side, without yellow? Alabaster SW 7008 @thenewlywedwards. I recently painted my exposed beam ceiling dover white and am thinking it is too yellow. I am really wanting to paint ceilings, wall and trim in same color but difft sheens. Shoji White has maybe a bit more gray in it. Not long after, I was in my local BM store and he happens to have created his own custom line of greys. Shoji White SW 7042, which is a very light greige, would be the best complement to Shiitake SW 9173 for your cabinetry. Your email address will not be published. Any suggestions? Here you will see Shoji White in real homes, discover some dupes, and see it in comparison to other popular white paint colors. We definitely dont want yellow or cool gray undertones. There you are! 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. One of the other colors I was considering was gossamer veil. It is also one of the most popular. Your trim and cabinetry should be the same color however I need a little more info before I can recommend a color. I am doing my entire house in Shoji white. With a LRV of 74, White Duck is firmly in the off-white range, and a touch brighter than Oyster White. I tried classic grey and vanilla milkshake as samples but just to much color for what i want here. hah, that is so interesting! We are new construction. Alabaster SW 7008 is the lightest of our warm whites so that would work for you. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster will make your space bigger and brighter and highlight all the vertical space you have. This time around, we just had our home painted with SW Aesthetic White and chose SW Pure White for the doors and trim (I went with flat, ceiling white on the ceilings) and I LOOOOVE it so much more!!! What other colors/finishes are in your kitchen? Well, we have entered into the Great White Paint Debate at our house. Order some free sample chips from our website to determine which color will work best for you. Hello Cindy, take a look at Westhighland White SW 7566. Would Alabaster or Shoji White be a better blend with Shitaki? This value is close enough for me to consider Oyster White to be an off-white color. Thanks! 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 dont want grey or cream for the walls, i wanted white. 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 Deren! As you can see, it is very similar to Shoji White in tone so it can also work as a replacement. Here are some coordinating color ideas for Oyster White to give you a starting point: City Loft is a light greige color that helps demonstrate that Oyster White is much more of an off-white than a greige. 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. I love your post and information. Thanks! Id recommend giving it a try! I am wanting a warm white. Hello I am painting my kitchen clary sage. White is often thought of as a simple color, but with tons of tints and tones to choose from, this classic hue proves theres more than meets the eye. Consider using one of these neutrals, any of which will complement your floors and mahogany wood beautifully. What I can tell you is the cabinets will be SW Acier grey. It works in the odd space, but in the ideal world, the trim/cabinets/ceilings/doors in this white/off-white range would be the same colour. Despite the name, Oyster White is actually a light greige paint color. Every green-gray Ive tried in the 70-75 lrv range flashes pink (boo) when Id rather it flash green or a green that flashes gray (yay) which Id be totally fine with since my countertops are a green-gray, off- white granite. Hi Karen! What does that mean for me? What color white would comment and make brighter but not to white where it would bother eyes? Hi Kylie! Would you rather have a white with the flexibility of a 10-year-old gymnast or a white as flexible as an 80-year-old armchair aficionado? Kylie, I LOVE your articles! This is also a great color option for trim! Hi Kylie! White Duck is another creamy off-white thats very similar to Oyster White. So, I havent used Ivory Lace very much its pretty and is a bit less cream/yellow than Creamy, but WARMER than White Duck! Origami White SW 7636, Hello. Im about to start painting my house. Ive looked at Aesthetic White and Shoji White but keep coming back to Duck White. Mad love. Silver Satin is the grayest of the bunch, being a soft, slightly warm gray, but it DOES have a sneaky undertone to consider. and not in a good way. VIOLET. Trying to tone down the Tuscan influence =), Hello there, Navajo White SW 6126 does have a lot of yellow in it. However, if you look very closely, Oyster White leans just slightly grayer. Attached rooms are grey tones decorating is modern farmhouse ish. No undertones or fuss, this color is about as crisp as white can get without feeling too stark or blinding. How about a white that is not stark and pairs well with a dark brown? Now you know the hallmarks of greige paint colors, a greige is cooler than a beige but warmer than gray. Well, pat on the back for me. Thank you. See why Oyster White ends up in so many categories? Creamy whites have yellow in them and are not the best choice next to cherry flooring. I cant recall why I went with Aesthetic White but I honestly dont think I could have gone wrong with either one. It looks lovely. We are in the middle of a major renovation and have finally picked our colours. And not BM Grey Owl again, not enough green, as it starts to have purple come out for me in that entry area. How much more cool do I need to go to balance the warmth of the sun? Our house is furnished mostly in warm, natural colors e.g., orange, yellow, shades of brown, and reds. Hi Penny, we have a color Assessible Beige SW 7036, there is no white in the name and it is definitely not white. If you try to put any other white on your walls, it may look like you tried to match your fireplace and failed. Ivory Lace #SW7013 Hi Beth! It looks so much bluer in your island than in the color swatch. Alabaster is itself a nice coordinating color for Oyster White if youd like to pair them up. Changed my lighting to daylight bulbs throughout an open floor plan and changed trim from BM white dove to SW Alabaster then painted entry, kitchen, dining room and hallway in BM Revere Pewter lrv 55 (mixed at BM) thinking it would hold truer to a green-gray. Oyster White SW 7637 @lennonnorainteriors. We want a white color for the walls and are leaning towards the Eider White, Pure White or Alabaster. Ive also toyed with the idea of BM Seashell Let us know when you get a moment. Thank you for all the useful tips when considering paint colors. Its much more of a true white than Oyster White is. Awful looking- now have to repaint. Now, before we get into the guts n the glory, lets talk about off-whites and why they are such a bugger to choose. Hi Kylie! Salty Dog is a handsome trim color for this Oyster White kitchen. Here, youll find hundreds of articles on how to create the home of your dreams. They have helped me so much and again I am reading them for our new house! A greige is in between a beige and a gray. We are looking to paint the exterior of our home a shade of white that is clean and modern while also blending with the natural limestone in the area. 2023The Sherwin-Williams Company, 101 W. Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 All Rights Reserved, https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi, https://homeowner.sherwin-williams.com/colorconsult/, https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/virtual-color-consultation, Color of the Month March 2023: Kestrel White, 2023 Colormix Forecast Spotlight: Meet Nexus, Color Astrology: Zodiac-Inspired Paint Palettes for Every Sign, Colors of the Country: Paint Palettes by Region, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. However, this color is so light that under most lighting conditions, it is going to appear off-white, not greige. I have read so many of your posts and love them! With subtle beige undertones, Alabaster is the perfect mix of warm and cool for a result that makes this hue a go-to favorite for just about anywhere. SW 7010 White Duck paint color by Sherwin-Williams is a White paint color used for interior and exterior paint projects. The entire entry way, dinning room, living room and kitchen are all 12 feet high ceilings and all open. Oyster White Color Strip Oyster White does not technically have a color strip. Oyster White is a great neutral canvas for this modern chic living room. If you have a very cool tone room, Shoji White might be your better bet, because it has a bit less green in its mix to come out. Paint Choices. I actually have an E-design service just for this! Whats the lightest greige or beige or neutral youd recommend that pairs nicely with dover white trim? I hard oak flooring. The photo below shows it at its grayest. Look at: Would anew gray or perfect griege work with White Duck? A good comparison/alternative would be Sherwin Williams Toque White which is just a touch warmer. Add all of those things together, along with the needs of your furnishings and your personal tastes lets just say that off-whites are tricky. I used Shoji White in our West-facing foyer with Pure White trim and it has the tiniest hint of green. Any suggestions? Would you suggest chatilly lace, oxford white or decorators white. Thank you very much for your expertise ! Any recommendations are appreciated. Let us know when you get a minute, thanks again. There are no windows, so we want to keep things light. Modern White SW 6168 is a strong contender but we are unsure if it is the right choice. 2. I thought I had decided on Eider White, but after looking at photos online, I am afraid it will appear light gray in low light. Its nice and bright for the entry but doesnt call too much attention to itself. It looks a bit dingy to me. The walls in our home were freshly painted Thistle Gray when we moved in. 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. Thank you! Westhighland White #SW7566 White Duck can be a FANTASTIC exterior colour for siding, brick or other surfaces. White Duck has maybe a bit more beige in it. I mean, he might save money buying it in HUGE bulk, but in the end, its you whos paying for it and I wouldnt do it Or if you have to have it, I might look at softer greige, warm gray and cool gray colours . 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. Thinking BM Edgecomb in the hall and family room which is also low light? Natural Choice SW 7011 Natural Choice is also a bit darker with an LRV of 73, while White Duck has an LRV of 74. Ive been reading all your posts but havent seen you mention natural choice or natural ground. If you need help, you may benefit from our free virtual color consultation. My trim is BM white dove and so are my kitchen cabinets. And then theres exposure (north/south/east/west facing) which ALL all have their own colour quirks. 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. Im feeling overwhelmed on colors for my kitchen. What is the inverse of aesthetic white where it is grey with a wink of beige within that LRV? Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. For reference, my favorite SW off-off white is Oyster White, but it leans too green for this room. Oyster white and White Duck are two popular paint colors that can be used to create a variety of looks in your home. Im installing what I thought was pure-white marble hex floor tile (to be grouted in gray), but when the tile arrived, I realized it has a warm (slightly yellowish) undertone. Oyster White Undertones Wondering if you could make a recommendation on the best exterior shade of white. Thats another color I want to try using. These E-books cover a wide range of topics and are sure to have you refreshing your space and rethinking how you live in your home! Hi Dori, I would definitely stick with Pure White for the ceiling as well, for consistency with the white, otherwise, youll get some mix and match undertones! Your email address will not be published. Since we will have quartz countertops and gray floors, I am looking for a warm white, but without yellows. Hmmmm, is there any way you can ask him to NOT use Snowbound? We are starting with a blank slate. City Loft SW 7631 is a subtle and sophisticated gray and looks best next to a white trim that is clean and crisp without any undertones. Trends are leaning warmer, away from gray, and closer to the beige end of things. Do I accent the window casings and/or baseboards in a whiter white? I am usually much quicker at this but it seems to be a lot of wall space. And I agree, to sit with those exposures, White Dove could be a nice fit. Test Before Buying a Lot of Paint I have mad love (as you would say) for classic gray and dying to try. I love White Dove Would it work? I was thinking White Dove? The trim in our house is Alabaster. Our kitchen, dining, living is all one open area with lots of windows and facing east/west. Hi Brandy, Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. We will have polished gray concrete floors, some exposed warm woods, dark brown leather couch and navy bottom cabinets in kitchen. Hello, We are painting our entire house white and have decided to go with pure white SW7005. 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. As for undertones, it is very similar to White Duck with yellow and greige coming through. 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. I have also read on just doing one color for baseboards, walls, ceilings in the same white and just changing the paint to a semi-gloss. Super open to other options. Looking for a color that would look soft on exterior ad be complimented by a clean white trim. Hi Brenda! You seem to really like white duck Can you provide insight? (Wall tile, fixtures & wood trim will be white-white.) It is gray enough to use as a neutral, but it is still warm. This is a learn-to-decorate blog, not a look-what-Kylie-can-do blog. Are you asking for an all over white? I need some ideas for new fresh colors for walls and trim or should I just repaint with same colors. Greige is the combination of gray and beige. I want to paint my dining room, entryway, and hall. I bought new interior doors in the Greek Villa and want to paint the door casings and walls in the same Greek Villa. Learn how your comment data is processed. It also sounds like it will be lighter than Barren Plain, which again, could expose the purple in Barren Plain, leaving me feeling a bit nervous overall.