The Best White Paint Colors

Benjamin Moore Cloud White (967) at Benjaminmoore.com

Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) at Benjaminmoore.com

Sherwin Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) at Sherwin-williams.com

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (2137-60) at Benjaminmoore.com

Benjamin Moore Acadia White (OC-38) at Benjaminmoore.com

Farrow & Ball Pointing (No. 2003) at Farrow-ball.com

Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45) at Benjaminmoore.com

Sherwin Williams Creamy (SW 7012) at Sherwin-williams.com

Farrow & Ball Clunch (No. 2009) at Farrow-ball.com

Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566)

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Great for the interior or exterior of a home, this creamy-white coordinates well with tans and blues, making it an excellent choice for your beach house or just a room with a coastal flair.

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With the slightest yellow undertone, this paint shade elevates any interior to a sunny space. Also, use this paint for a more earthy palette as it complements well with green.

Benjamin Moore, White Dove window treatments bathoom tile

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If you only remember one color from this list, this is the one. It's soft and bright but not blinding. Try it anywhere and everywhere, and use it as your baseline sample white to see if you need to go darker or lighter.

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As peaceful as the first winter's storm, this paint is a lighter complement to dark gray or colors in a similar palette.

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A light enough pale gray that this falls into the whites category. This shade will consistently read like a pale gray on the walls, not blue or beige, which is often the case with other grays.

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An ivory white, giving rooms and homes color depth without appearing as yellow or beige as other ivory-based whites. It's a great way to impart some age into an all-white room. It is also known as Ivory White (925).

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Have you spent hours looking for a crisp white trim color that will make everything in your room pop? Bookmark this one. Your house deserves this if you've got detailed millwork or is a grand old Greek Revival.

Shutters and Siding in Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee

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This shade adds coziness, just like a warm cup of coffee. It pairs well with darker shades, such as navy or olive, so it can perfectly complement your moody office space.

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If you are looking for a great exterior white that's fresh but won't blind you in the sun? Or a go-to white furniture paint color? Try this one. It's a deep white. This paint will also be a great shade to sample if you're looking for a "cozy white" room.

Converted farmhouse with shingled roof features a neutral color palette. Farrow and Ball's Stony Brick was used for the door, and archived color, Clunch, for the brick.

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With light brown undertones, this go-with-the-flow paint can shift into several different pleasing shades depending on other colors surrounding it. For that reason, try it in a hallway or other transitional spaces.

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This yellow-tinted paint color, described as a step away from pure white, is almost as adaptable as an absolute neutral.

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If bright white like the walls of an art gallery are what you're after, pick up a sample of this one. If you're fearless, paint it on the walls and trim to make everything else in your room stand out, from a jewel-toned sofa to colorful accessories. Everything (imperfections, too) come alive against this pure white.

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Try this shade if you like White Dove but need a cool white with gray undertones. It pairs well with blues and greens.

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This neutral's undertones are a mix of gray and beige, but it's much lighter and brighter than the typical "greige." Depending on the light, it can take on a clean white appearance or a warm yellow tone. Try it anywhere.

Living Room with Blue Velvet Sofa and Built-In Cabinets

Photo: Eric Piasecki; Design: Heather Hilliard

This off-white is an excellent supplement to a room with other focal points. It won't be distracting or over-power a room by being too bright, so you can use it as trim or even on the ceilings.

Sherwin Williams Nuance Paint Color Living Room

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A "greige" with yellow undertones, try matching this shade with other neutrals or a rusted coppery red to complement the warm features in this shade. The neutral components of this paint shade are its primary qualities, so you don't need to worry about additional colors peeking out when paired with pops of colors.

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace Paint Hall

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This paint, described as a go-to white, offers an elegant spin to any room by representing its silky namesake. This shade complements other variations of white and gray tones.

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This warm white with gray undertones still manages to come across as a true white. It's a great option to put in a spot with a lot of action like floors, doors, or cabinets. It also is excellent for focal points as it doesn't distract from the other decor.

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With a name like "Decorator's White," this paint shade is sure to be designer-approved. It's a classic choice for a stylish room.

Benjamin Moore Ballet White Paint Color Kitchen

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